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[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.772.177 von mc-plop am 10.06.07 14:35:27

Morgen will ich jetzt aber mal als anständige Reaktion einen zweistelligen prozentualen Anstieg sehen, SK über 25 $ ist das Ziel!

[charlie01]

So ruhig wie die letzten 48 Std. war es hier schon lange nicht mehr.

Hier was nettes aus IV:

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=80171&pt=m…

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.843.109 von charlie01 am 12.06.07 14:37:34

und warum zerstörst du diese ruhe°!!!!!!

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.843.405 von pagitz01 am 12.06.07 14:50:24

Du befindest dich hier in einem Diskussionsforum,
und nicht in einer Ruhestätte!!!

[Mr.Perfect]

jetzt aber wieder RUHE!!!!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.844.317 von charlie01 am 12.06.07 15:29:45

a´ber es gibt ja nix zu sagen !!!im moment

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.844.346 von Mr.Perfect am 12.06.07 15:30:52

OK, aber nur wenn es die Ruhe vor dem Sturm ist.

@pagitz01: da gab es hier aber schon reichlich Postings die überhaupt nix mit FRPT zu tun haben, auch von dir!!!
Also, immer schön den Ball flach halten.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.843.405 von pagitz01 am 12.06.07 14:50:24

du hast doch genug verdient, geh in eine Sanatorium, da hast du genug Ruhe.
Hier geht es um Krieg, Explosionen und sonstigen Radau.

[_julaIn_]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.844.918 von wohinistmeinGeld am 12.06.07 15:54:17

er sollte Entspannungsmusik hören

[kyron7htx]

When we hit 33,00$?!

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.844.899 von charlie01 am 12.06.07 15:53:40

tja, eigentlich müssten diese Tage noch news kommen. so wegen aberdeen und mal wieder ein auftrag etc.
schaun me ma, denn am 21ten ist ja shareholdermeeting und bis dahin sollte doch was schönes kommen

c-ya
mr.perfect

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.845.508 von _julaIn_ am 12.06.07 16:17:39

oder so, ACDC oder Led Zeppelin wäre doch was.

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.847.200 von wohinistmeinGeld am 12.06.07 17:36:45

es gibt nur eine musik wo man sich so richtig entspannen kann :Bolt Thrower

[Mr.Perfect]

ich hoffe sehr, dass wir heute auf sk-basis oberhalb von 23,76$ schliessen.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.849.058 von Mr.Perfect am 12.06.07 19:14:13

wieso was soll dann sein ???

und was wenn nicht????

mein lieber trader-freund???

erklär diese beiden scenarien doch mal!!!

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.849.825 von pagitz01 am 12.06.07 19:54:41

wie, wo was....?????


sofern wir die 23.76$ durchbrechen gehts zu 90% weiter richtung norden. und es sieht gut aus

wenn nicht,...dümpeln wir weiter im bereich um die 23$

so einfach, das spiel mit dem chart....


c-ya
mr.perfect

[Mr.Perfect]

BINGO!!!

[illi1]

General Dynamics to Expand Alabama Operations


2007-06-12 16:15 ET - News Release

Also News Release (U-GD) GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP



STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , will establish assembly operations for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles in Anniston and Oxford, Ala., and beginning mid-June will increase employment there by 270. In addition, General Dynamics will invest approx. $2.6 million in capital improvements to the facilities.

The main production site for assembly of MRAP vehicles will employ 220 new workers in an 80,000 square-foot leased portion of a BR Williams-owned building in Oxford. A supporting production site in Building 169, on Anniston Army Depot, will employ 50 new workers. General Dynamics Land Systems currently employs 240 workers on the depot building Fox and Stryker combat vehicles.

The assembly operations are being created to support a $244.5 million work order awarded on April 30 by Force Protection, Inc. to assist with the production of 1,000 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps' Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. Force Protection and General Dynamics have formed a joint venture, Force Dynamics, to share in the production and program management of the contract. The Alabama sites will add production capacity for Force Protection's Category I 4x4 and Category II 6x6 Cougar vehicles.

Anniston Army Depot will partner with General Dynamics and perform a share of the MRAP work. General Dynamics also contracted with BR Williams to operate a warehouse in Oxford to support the new production operations.

General Dynamics currently employs approximately 700 workers throughout Alabama. These new positions will increase total General Dynamics employment in the state to nearly 1,000.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 82,600 people worldwide and had 2006 revenues of $24.1 billion. More information about the company is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

General Dynamics Land Systems



CONTACT: Pete Keating of General Dynamics Land Systems, [phone],
cell, [phone]

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.866.473 von illi1 am 13.06.07 04:22:57

Klingt stark nach einem weiterem Stein im Puzzle...

Damit dürfte wohl klar sein das demnächst noch einige stattliche Order jenseits der 1000 Stück kommen werden.

Hier noch was aus IV bezüglich Übernahme:

Msg: 80545 of 80584 6/12/2007 9:58:21 PM Recs: 8 Sentiment: Not Disclosed
By: laonda32 Send PM Profile Ignore Recommend Add To Favorites
JAGfn Rumors

JAGfn Rumors
Tuesday , June 12, 2007 10:48ET

Jun 12, 2007 (JAGfn.com via COMTEX) -- (FRPT) (GD) Rumor that GEN DYNAMICS CP (NYSE:GD) will make a bid for FORCE PROTECTION INC (NasdaqCM:FRPT). Price whispered to be in the $40's.

Copyright 2007 JAGfn.com All Rights Reserved


Mal angenommen es kommt wirklich zu einer Übernahme, weiß jemand wie so was dann abläuft?
Wieviel Prozent der Aktionäre müssen dann zustimmen, reichen 50 %?

Werden die Aktien im eigenen Depot dann automatisch zum verhandelten Übernahmepreis verkauft ohne eigenes Zutun?

[PEKA62]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.866.725 von mc-plop am 13.06.07 07:50:14

Wenn ein offizielles Angebot für -sagen wir mal 45$- kommt, steht der Kurs innerhalb von Minuten bei 45.
Wenn der deal durchgeht, gibts i.d.R. Aktien des übernehmenden Unternehmens im gleichen Wert.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.872.103 von PEKA62 am 13.06.07 13:36:14

der Kurs würde vermutlich deutlich höher stehen weil mit einem höherem Preis spekuliert wird.
Zur Zeit läuft das Spiel bei Cash Financial. Übernahme Angebot für 0,038, Kurs aktuell bei 0,065. Das waren mal kurz über 40% Plus in ein paar Tagen.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

kaum sagt man das springt der Kurs um 1,60$ hoch. ich hab gar nicht gewußt, daß die Amis so gut hier zuhören. Heute Abend sinds dann 45$

[PEKA62]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.874.458 von wohinistmeinGeld am 13.06.07 15:41:29

Lach nicht.
Wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer.

Das wäre doch der Hammer wenn tatsächlich in 2 Stunden der Handel ausgesetzt würde wegen einer wichtigen Mitteilung, oder ?

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.874.660 von PEKA62 am 13.06.07 15:49:20

wollen wir unser glück nicht strapazieren

[fragmatiker]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.874.782 von pagitz01 am 13.06.07 15:54:16

Leute, diese Gerüchte kursierten schon gestern und es ist nichts passiert.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

ich weiß nicht ob das Glück wäre.
Während frpt noch die Chance hat in 5 Jahren ein paar 100% zu machen ist diese Chance nach einer Übernahme durch einen großen wahrscheinlich vorbei.

[PEKA62]

Force Protection to Join Russell 3000 Index

PR Newswire "US Press Releases "
LADSON, S.C., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT), the first company to bring lifesaving, mine-resistant, ambush- protected vehicles (MRAPs) to U.S. troops in combat, and the only company whose MRAP vehicles have a proven track record of saving soldiers' lives in the battlefield, has announced that the company has been added to the Russell(R) 3000 Index, according to a preliminary list of additions issued by Frank Russell Company.

Force Protection's inclusion into the Russell 3000 index will occur when the index formally reconstitutes its family of U.S. indices on June 22nd, according to the Russell website. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.

Membership in the broad-market Russell 3000 remains in place for one year. It also means automatic inclusion in additional Russell indices. Russell determines membership for its equity indices primarily by objective, market capitalization rankings, and style attributes.

"Force Protection's inclusion in the Russell 3000 is truly a milestone for our growing company," said Force Protection Chief Financial Officer Michael S. Durski. "Our company's inclusion in the Russell 3000 will further enhance Force Protection's visibility with investors, and with the institutions that rely on the Russell indices as part of their investment strategies. Moreover, this milestone reaffirms our commitment to getting as many of our lifesaving trucks into the hands of U.S. troops as quickly as possible.

"Russell indices are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds, and as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies. Investment managers who oversee these funds purchase shares of member stocks according to the company's weighting in that particular index. The combined market capitalization of stocks in the Russell 3000, which reflects about 98% of the U.S. equity universe, has increased more than $3 trillion from $15.3 trillion at this point last year to $18.5 trillion today.

[mc-plop]

AP
Force Protection Gains Ground
Wednesday June 13, 3:38 pm ET
Force Protection Rises After Partner Increases Alabama Operations

NEW YORK (AP) -- Force Protection Inc. shares jumped Wednesday after an analyst said the maker of blast-protected vehicles is preparing to ramp up production.

Force Protection is filling a U.S. Marine Corps order for 1,000 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles. General Dynamics, which has a $244.5 million contract with Force Protection to help complete the order, said Tuesday it is adding 320 jobs and spending $2.6 million on two Alabama facilities connected to that contract.

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SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analyst Chris Donaghey said Force Protection is looking to increase its production, and will need to place some large orders to do so. He believes General Dynamics is expecting a larger contract, because the current one is too small to justify what it is spending.

"In our opinion, General Dynamics would not be making an investment in these facilities for a 1,000 vehicle contract and we believe this move by General Dynamics implies it expects to see significantly larger awards," the analyst wrote in a client note.

He maintained a "Buy" rating on Force Protection shares, noting that the stock has slipped 23.5 percent since touching a seven-year high on May 22.

Force Protection also said it is being added to the Russell 3000, an index of the 3000 largest publicly traded companies measured by market capitalization.

Shares of Force Protection rose $1.85, or 7.8 percent, to $25.70.

General Dynamics shares added 82 cents to $80.06.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.881.708 von mc-plop am 13.06.07 21:47:38

bin mir sicher da wird ein milliarden-auftrag erwartet!!!!!!

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.882.857 von pagitz01 am 13.06.07 22:53:21

und wenn der in den kommenden Tagen kommt machts kaaaboooooooom

[mc-plop]

Commandant of Marine Corps visits FPI (taken from Yahoo board)

http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/0/0D74FE36F9C331B…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 14, 2007) -- The commandant of the Marine Corps met with assembly-line workers June 9 to observe production of the new troop-carrying trucks designed to withstand Long War punishment.

The production plant, owned by Force Protection Industries, has delivered hundreds of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles to American troops in the Middle East.

About 1,000 plant employees are outfitting Marines fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan with dozens of MRAP vehicles each month.

“I wanted to look them in the eye, personally thank them and let them know that plenty of Marines are counting on them," said Gen. James T. Conway, proclaiming the company was truly mobilized and focused on saving American lives.

The Marine Corps currently drives two models: the 9-foot-tall “Cougar,” and the hefty “Buffalo,” weighing more than 22 short tons. The cost per troop-carrying truck ranges from $480,000 to $790,000.

“These vehicles are going to save lives.” said Conway. “A Marine riding in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle is less likely to be killed or injured when engaged by an enemy employing the same type of improvised explosive device that would rip through the undercarriage of an up-armored humvee.”

The difference between humvees and MRAP vehicles is a V-shaped hull that deflects an explosion instead of absorbing the impact.

Conway also test-drove a “Cheetah” prototype designed for reconnaissance and urban operations and able to sustain highway speeds up to 75 mph.

“If it proves itself through further testing, the Cheetah will offer the same survivability rates as its predecessors,” said Conway. “But it's also designed to be relevant beyond Iraq.”

Force Protection Industries plans to have 1,000 MRAP vehicles delivered to the Marine Corps by March 2008.

“Everyone at the company enjoys and takes great pride in their work,” said Carrie Reavenell, a welder and fitter. “Other people send care packages; we send care trucks.”

[mc-plop]

Armed With $2 Billion, Marine Corps Readies Big MRAP Awards

June 13, 2007 -- The first round of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle testing is nearly complete, setting the stage for the Marine Corps to place orders for $2 billion worth of the blast-resistant vehicles with contract awards that could influence the landscape of the tactical wheeled industrial base, according to defense officials and financial analysts.

“All of that money is going to be obligated in the near future and fairly fast,” said Adm. Edmund Giambastiani, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Pentagon’s top requirements officer, in a June 7 interview with InsideDefense.com.

The first phase of MRAP testing -- which included punishing ballistics and automotive tests, as well as vehicle reviews by operators from each of the services -- is largely complete.

“We’re winding down, cleaning up a few last pieces of phase one,” said Army Col. John Rooney, commander of Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland, who has led MRAP testing around the clock since the end of March in support of the Pentagon’s goal of making acquisition decisions as soon as possible. “For most of the vendors, we have completed phase one.”

Pentagon acquisition officials have repeatedly said that they plan to award production contracts for the MRAP program -- the U.S. military’s highest priority procurement effort -- to manufacturers whose vehicles pass the first round of testing and that demonstrate the industrial capacity to deliver vehicles quickly.

Limited user experiments involving MRAP prototypes -- the final part of the first phase of testing -- from two of the nine original vendors will take a little more than a week. In order for the same group of soldiers and Marines to critique the remaining vehicles, these final assessments must be conducted sequentially.

“By the end of next week, I largely expect phase one to be done,” Rooney said in a brief telephone interview today. The remaining three phases of testing will continue through the summer (DefenseAlert, May 17).

With funding from the FY-07 supplemental in hand, the MRAP program has effectively returned more than a billion dollars it borrowed from other parts of the Pentagon budget in a pair of reprogramming actions this spring to begin awarding major production contracts.

The MRAP procurement coffers as of June 12 were brimming with $2 billion, according to Marine Corps spokeswoman Lt. Geraldine Carey. Those funds must be spent this summer. Roughly half of the average $1 million price tag for each MRAP goes to purchase the vehicle, while the balance pays for communications, navigation and electronic warfare devices designed to thwart roadside bombs as well as logistics support.

To date, the Marine Corps -- which is overseeing MRAP procurement for the Defense Department -- has spent roughly $1.8 billion, used in part to place orders for 2,800 vehicles. While the current goal of the program is to procure and field a fleet of nearly 8,000 MRAP vehicles in the next 16 months, an effort that is projected to cost more than $8 billion, the size of the program could triple as Army officials contemplate boosting their requirement to replace every armored humvee the service operates in Iraq with a new blast-resistant vehicle.

Senior Army officials from the Pentagon were scheduled to be in Iraq and Kuwait this week in an effort to refine the service’s MRAP requirement. Their assessment of a request -- from commanders in Iraq for enough to replace each humvee there with an MRAP -- is expected to account for additional vehicles on top of the 17,700 being sought for operations that the Army would require for training, operational reserve and its logistics base (DefenseAlert, June 7).

Prototype vehicles from two companies, Textron and General Purpose Vehicles, did not pass the tests at Aberdeen, leaving seven firms competing for the balance of the work.

Of these seven, two have already been awarded major production contracts. Force Protection Industries, Ladson, SC, received a contract for nearly $500 million to build 1,000 vehicles in May, and last month International Military and Government, Warrenville, IL, nabbed a $623 million deal to build 1,200 vehicles by February.

Another four companies -- BAE Systems, Santa Clara, CA; General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Corp. based in Ontario; Oshkosh Truck Corp., of Oshkosh, WI; and Protected Vehicles of North Charleston, SC -- collectively were awarded contracts in March to build 270 MRAP vehicles. These awards, before testing was complete, were designed to prime the industrial base to be ready to surge this summer and position each of these firms to boost production should the Marine Corps hand down a major contract.

Armor Holdings, Sealy, TX, -- which BAE Systems has announced plans to acquire -- is the one firm still in the competition that has not received an order for anything beyond the delivery of MRAP prototypes.

Of the $2 billion to be spent this fiscal year on MRAP, $1.2 billion is earmarked for the Army. Industry officials are watching closely to see which vehicle the service selects in light of recent statements by senior leaders that the Army, in order to simplify its logistics operation, intends to “minimize the variants of MRAP vehicles it acquires.”

Robert Takacs, a financial analyst following the MRAP competition for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta, said he expects two or three major MRAP production awards in the coming weeks.

John Young, who is expected to become the Pentagon’s acquisition executive this summer, is leading a newly formed MRAP Task Force (DefenseAlert, June 4). It is expected to ensure the Defense Department is taking all possible steps to facilitate the rapid procurement and deployment of the new armored vehicles

[bregenzer]

Einfach zur Info, aus einem anderen Thread geklaut.

« Thread Started on Yesterday at 10:05am »
A Historical Day !!


SEC Votes To End Short-Selling 'Grandfather' Protections
June 13, 2007 11:23 ET
By Judith Burns
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The Securities and Exchange Commission voted Wednesday to
approve a change to tighten rules intended to curb manipulative short sales,
including so-called "naked" short sales.

The change eliminates a controversial exception that shielded existing short
positions from requirements to deliver hard-to-borrow shares within 13 days of
settlement. Once the change takes effect, short positions previously protected by
the grandfather clause must be closed out within 35 days.

SEC Chairman Christopher Cox said persistent failures to deliver shares sold
short seem to be due to the grandfather protections, which the SEC included in
2004 to prevent stock-market volatility. Critics complained the protections
undermined efforts to clean up abuses involving "naked" short sales.

Short selling involves sales of borrowed securities, producing profits when
prices decline. The practice is legal, but the SEC's Regulation SHO sought to
prevent "naked" short sales, in which short sellers don't borrow securities they
sell.

SEC officials said delivery failures have declined about 35% overall since
Regulation SHO took effect and have fallen about 53% for hard-to-borrow stocks
defined as "threshold" securities.

-By Judith Burns, Dow Jones Newswires, 202-862-6692; [e-mail]
(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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By: jay_adobe
13 Jun 2007, 11:25 AM EDT
Msg. 560220 of 560225
Jump to msg. #
The catalystic 'event' in the script has just occurred. Congratulations. Watch as it unfolds and ruffles some feathers. It had to occur this way. It was a long wait. 'Tis a good day to be a shareholder. Enjoy your day. imo

[bregenzer]

http://www.sec.gov/news/digest/2007/dig061307.txt

[mc-plop]

Aus dem GD-Conference-Call:

- expecting further contracts very soon
- now producing 85 vehicles a month

IV:
"Re: We expect a contract soon

Guys, 85 this month and ramping up is GREAT NEWS! I didn't realize they were that far along. The new contract is a done deal. A company like GD does not put all that money into expansion for a 1,000 vehicles. That would hardly be worth their effort and cost."

"Re: GC Conf Call

I am hearing the same thing... I hear 2,000-2,500

"

[mc-plop]

By: fromany2k Send PM Profile Ignore Recommend Add To Favorites

GD wants an award tonight

He is looking at his watch. Need an order for the lead time. Love it!!!


Na da bin ich ja gespannt ob heute nacht wirklich noch "a huge contract" kommt.

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.904.704 von mc-plop am 14.06.07 22:37:18

Na gut dann halt morgen

[mc-plop]

General Dynamics, Force Protection May Win Award Soon (Update1)
2007-06-14 18:12 (New York)

By Edmond Lococo
June 14 (Bloomberg) -- General Dynamics Corp., the largest
maker of armored vehicles for the U.S. military, said its joint
venture with Force Protection Inc. may win an additional award
for blast-proof trucks ``very soon.''
The venture will deliver about 85 vehicles this month under
existing contracts for 1,125 of the trucks, Dave Heebner,
president of General Dynamics's land systems division, said at
its investor conference today. He didn't comment on the
potential size or value of the next award.
The U.S. Marine Corps is leading the military effort to buy
the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, and may
spend $8.4 billion over two years for as many as 7,700. Demand
from all services could rise to as many as 23,000 vehicles as
the Pentagon rushes them to troops in Iraq, Heebner said.
``The requirement for these vehicles is well understood now
because of threats in theater,'' Heebner said. ``It's a battle
tested and proven vehicle.''
The joint venture is increasing production capacity to meet
customer requirements, he said, without giving details. General
Dynamics said this week it will invest $2.6 million and add 270
workers at facilities in Alabama, which will eventually have
capacity to produce 80 trucks a month. General Dynamics also
works on the vehicles in Lima, Ohio.
The joint venture has so far been able to exceed its
production commitments to the U.S. military, Heebner said,
without giving details.

Biggest Issue

The biggest issue for increasing the venture's production
is long lead times with suppliers of parts including steel,
axles and tires, he said. From time of contract, it takes about
six months to begin vehicle delivery, due to order times for
parts, he said.
``Getting a commitment from the customer is the key first
step in the process,'' Heebner said. ``As soon as the customer
makes that commitment, then for us it's generally six months
from contract to out-the-door.''
Shares of Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics
fell 15 cents to $80.04 at 4:20 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange
composite trading. They have gained 7.7 percent so far this
year. Force Protection, based in Ladson, South Carolina, added
29 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $25.54 in Nasdaq Stock Market
trading.

[coolrunning]

Force Protection Announces Annual Stockholders' Meeting
Publisher: Force Protection, Inc.
Date: 06/15/2007

(LADSON, SC. – June 15, 2007) -- Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT) the first company to bring lifesaving, mine-resistant, ambush- protected vehicles (MRAPs) to U.S. troops in combat, and the only American company whose MRAP vehicles have a proven track record of saving soldiers' lives in the battlefield, has announced that it will conduct its 2007 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10:00 am Eastern time.

The meeting will be held at the North Charleston Area Convention Center, located at 5055 International Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina 29418.

A more detailed description of the matters to be discussed at the annual meeting are included in the proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Participants planning to attend the Annual Meeting in person are encouraged to register online at www.forceprotection.net and check for updates on the website.

Force Protection is a leading ballistics research and manufacturing enterprise, specializing in the development and production of highly reinforced armored personnel carriers that are designed to save soldiers' lives by shielding them from the deadly effects of roadside bombs, or IEDs, which have become a leading killer of U.S. troops in Iraq. The trucks' unique, V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of IED blasts away from the vehicle, keeping soldiers inside safe and alive, and have become the proven response to an emerging global threat to U.S. troops. Its leading models include the 23 ton “Buffalo”, a uniquely-designed mine clearance vehicle with a reinforced mechanical arm, and the family of “Cougar” vehicles, both of whose mine and ballistic protection capabilities are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. Visit the company's website at www.forceprotection.net.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company's Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and the company's public statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

running

[topas98]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.942.207 von coolrunning am 15.06.07 16:02:57

was ist hier heute los ? in den USA +.65 und hier tote hose ?

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.946.355 von topas98 am 15.06.07 19:16:16

Da hier einige in Rente gehen möchten,wirds wohl erst ab 30 oder 40 Dollar interessant.

[pagitz01]

wowwww

after hour!!!

sind mal 160 tausend stück zu über 26,30 usd übern tisch gegangen!!!!!

[Gexe006]

Press Release Source: Force Protection, Inc.


Force Protection, Inc. Board Member Steps Down
Friday June 15, 4:05 pm ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that Frank Kavanaugh will step down from his position on the board of directors. His departure will be effective at the next shareholder meeting on June 21, 2007.
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"Frank has been a visionary from the beginning," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "When he began in 2001, the company was called Sonic Jet and it was financially and strategically floundering. Instead of abandoning a failed investment as other money managers might have done, Frank stepped in, rolled up his sleeves, identified a direction, gathered the necessary resources, and built a world-class organization. Force Protection is also an important financial success story. Under Frank's guidance, the company grew from $1.2 million in 2001 to $196 million in annual revenue in 2006. In the first quarter of 2007, Force Protection has already delivered over $100 million in revenue. Perhaps most remarkable is how the market cap for the company moved from less than $1 million in 2001 to more than $1.75 billion today under Frank's leadership.

"He has overseen remarkable corporate growth," said McGilton. "In the past four years, Force Protection's workforce has increased from less than a dozen employees to more than 950, its vehicle production rates have risen, its production infrastructure has expanded to a state-of-the-art 400,000 square foot campus and additional facilities, and its stock moved to the NASDAQ Stock Market in January 2006. In addition, more than $200 million in funding has been secured and partnerships have been forged with other industry leaders to continue to meet demand for our lifesaving vehicles.

"It is a rare privilege to work with someone of Frank's intelligence, passion, dedication, and perseverance," McGilton said. "Force Protection has richly benefited from his leadership and drive. We are extremely appreciative of his contribution and will continue to call on his expertise when required."

Force Protection's Buffalo and Cougar mine protected vehicles have been deployed with U.S. and Allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003. They have an unmatched record for troop safety with over more than two million hours of heavy combat operations, and are credited by troops with saving lives.

According to Kavanaugh, "There were three critical objectives we set out to accomplish six years ago. First, develop a management team capable of maximizing the opportunities in this industry; second, secure the capital base necessary for Force Protection to become the robust, innovative, mainstream manufacturer it is today; third, create the management methods and resources for the business to continue to innovate and grow. Now, I want to return my focus and energy to personal obligations and responsibilities.

"I am proud of the executive team that has been developed over the last three years, and confident that they will continue to demonstrate why Force Protection has been so successful," Kavanaugh said. "The organization's leaders are capable of taking Force Protection to new heights.

"It has been enormously gratifying to be engaged with the finest professionals in the industry as part of an enterprise that has revolutionized blast protection for the people I hold in the highest esteem, the men and women who are willing to sacrifice to defend our country," said Kavanaugh. "I look forward to continuing my support of Force Protection as an involved investor. Our business is about saving lives through the vehicles we produce. It has been deeply meaningful to be involved in such important work."

Force Protection is a leading ballistics research and manufacturing enterprise, specializing in the development and production of highly reinforced armored personnel carriers that are designed to save soldiers' lives by shielding them from the deadly effects of roadside bombs, or IEDs, which have become a leading killer of U.S. troops in Iraq. The trucks' unique, V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of IED blasts away from the vehicle, keeping soldiers inside safe and alive, and have become the proven response to an emerging global threat to U.S. troops. Its leading models include the 23 ton "Buffalo", a uniquely-designed mine clearance vehicle with a reinforced mechanical arm, and the family of "Cougar" vehicles, both of whose mine and ballistic protection capabilities are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. Visit the company's website at www.forceprotection.net.

[fragmatiker]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.949.583 von Gexe006 am 15.06.07 23:59:31

hmm, komisch glaubt ihr es könnte noch andere Gründe, außer die persönlichen, für seinen Rücktritt geben?

Welche Auswirkungen wird es auf die Zukunft von FRPT haben?
Eine baldige Übernahme?


schönes WE

[coolrunning]

After Hours Time (ET) After Hours
Price After Hours Share Volume
19:59 $ 26.35 500
19:22 $ 26.25 243
19:08 $ 26.45 100
18:34 $ 26.45 100
18:21 $ 26.30 200
18:21 $ 26.32 100
17:31 $ 26.25 100
17:31 $ 26.25 100
17:23 $ 26.314 12,681
17:23 $ 26.314 124,546
17:14 $ 26.25 100
16:58 $ 26.25 200
16:56 $ 26.25 100
16:56 $ 26.25 100
16:54 $ 26.25 200
16:48 $ 26.316 160,811
16:43 $ 26.25 100
16:43 $ 26.25 100
16:43 $ 26.25 100
16:43 $ 26.25 100
16:43 $ 26.25 100
16:32 $ 26.24 100
16:31 $ 26.0185 800
16:18 $ 26.25 100
16:18 $ 26.25 100
16:18 $ 26.25 100
16:18 $ 26.25 100
16:18 $ 26.25 100
16:18 $ 26.1452 3,300
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 100
16:17 $ 26.25 500
16:15 $ 26.25 100
16:07 $ 26.26 600
16:07 $ 26.25 500
16:05 $ 26.25 600
16:05 $ 26.25 3,800
16:03 $ 26.25 6,200
16:03 $ 26.25 1,600
16:02 $ 26.25 300
16:02 $ 26.25 300


Fängt die Übernahme an ?

Oder wissen einige wieder mehr ?

Das wird eine spannende Woche !

running

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.951.678 von coolrunning am 16.06.07 12:33:38

Na das auf jeden Fall, laut einiger Artikel aus IV sollen die Marines nächste Woche die MRAP-contracts für 2 Mrd. $ bekannt geben, dazu dann das SHM am Donnerstag.

Da bin ich optimistisch das wir nächsten Freitag die 30 $-Marke locker hinter uns gelassen haben...

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.952.110 von mc-plop am 16.06.07 13:09:22

Jeep, das sehe ich genauso......der Einbruch wird schnell wieder aufgeholt sein,
30$ werden sicherlich schnell wieder erreicht sein,

Auf eine sattgrüne nächste Woche.

[charlie01]

Hallo @ all!

Möchte die Ruhe hier nicht stören ,
aber angesichts der Tatsache das
wir eine spannende Woche vor uns haben gibt
es ja Diskussionsstoff ohne Ende.
Ich fassse mal kurz das wichtigste zusammen:

1. Übernahme nach F.K. Rücktritt?

2. MRAP Aufträge

3. SHM am 21.07.07

Da ist auf jedenfall was im Busch-
die Stellenauschreibungen vom 15.06 deuten darauf hin:

QUALITY/SYSTEMS CAPABILITY - Senior Engineer/ Suppliers (multiple positions) (FP13-QA/CAP-07) $80,000.00/yr
Posted 06/15/2007

QUALITY/ SYSTEMS CAPABILITY - Senior Engineer / Fabrication (FP17-QA/CAP -07) $80,000/yr
Posted 06/15/2007

QUALITY/ SYSTEMS CAPABILITY- Senior Engineer/ Integration (FP 19-QA/CAP-07) $ 80,000.00/yr
Posted 06/15/2007

QUALITY/ SYSTEMS CAPABILITY - Manager/ Integration (FP07-QA/CAP-07) $100,000.00 / yr
Posted 06/15/2007

QUALITY/SYSTEMS CAPABILITY - Manager /Cheetah (FP07-QA/CAP-07) $100.000/ yr
Posted 06/15/2007

ILS - FSR / WELDER - MRAP Conus/Oconus (multiple positions) (FP28-ILS-07) $50,000 / yr
Posted 06/15/2007

ILS - FSR II-MRAP Conus/Oconus (multiple positions) (FP29-ILS-07) $50,000.00/yr
Posted 06/15/2007

auf eine dunkelgrüne Woche!!! (auch bei PTSC)

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.992.080 von charlie01 am 18.06.07 10:53:26

bei mir is dieses meeting schon am 21 juni!!!!

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.992.972 von pagitz01 am 18.06.07 11:35:10

Sorry, SHM am 21.06.2007!!!

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.992.080 von charlie01 am 18.06.07 10:53:26

MRAP Auftrag in höhe von 1,2Milliarden$ oder so

mal schauen wie heiss unser baby laufen wird.

c-ya
mr.perfect

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.993.844 von Mr.Perfect am 18.06.07 12:08:09

MRAP Auftrag in höhe von 1,2Milliarden$

...dann sehen wir schnell die 30$ wieder!!!

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.993.956 von charlie01 am 18.06.07 12:12:26

...dann sind wir schnell über 30$! eher richtung 35$

c-ya

[coolrunning]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601084&sid=aLgD3_Rh…

running

[BR101]

Moin moin,

habe mir soeben 10900 stücke von QTWW besorgt (das ist die company, die sich mit hybridantrieben beschäftigt und die von FRPT letzte woche einen auftrag bekam). Es gibt gerüchte, dass sich der liebe frank k. dort eigekauft hat und dort die zukünftigen hybridantriebe für FRPT fahrzeuge entwicklet werden sollen.

Falls dem so ist, ist klar, was mit der aktie passieren wird. ich habe keine tiefe DD gemacht, sondern einfach dem alten spruch folge geleistet: follow the money.

charttechnisch könnte sich eine cup bilden, stocha sieht auf jahresbasis auch gut aus und es sind einige der "wissenden" aus dem IV board dort ebenfalls mit ersten postionen rein.

schönen tag noch, brasi

[BR101]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.999.557 von BR101 am 18.06.07 16:05:01

ach so, erstes kursziel für mich liegt bei 3 dollar (am absturzpunkt auf jahresbasis), um die tasse zu bilden.

auch hier viele shorts in der aktie, was mich zusätzlich lockte

http://www.shortsqueeze.com/index.php?symbol=qtww&submit=+GO…

[BR101]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.999.557 von BR101 am 18.06.07 16:05:01

Falls jemand lesen möchte, hier das US IV board:

http://www1.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=365&pt=m

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.999.557 von BR101 am 18.06.07 16:05:01

Dito, bin ebenfalls in QTWW. Auftrag von FRPT kam jedoch schon am 31.05.07.

bzgl. Kavanaugh + QTWW + PMFI:

Kavanaugh connection to QTWW and PMFI

I just Googled Quantum and Probe and came across this stock purchase agreement between Probe and Quantum wherein Quantum purchased 19.9% owneship of Probe. In addition, this form lists Ashford Capital, with Kavanaugh as managing member, as owner of 9.72% (1,013,860 shares) of Probe and Ashford Transition Fund also owning 423,046 shares. Also, it shows APT Leadership, which is a consulting firm managed by McGilton, as wning 691,000 shares, or 6.7%. This was dated September 18th, 2006. Would smarter minds than me care to comment on any implications? I\'ll type the link to the document below--hope it works:

http://www.secinfo.com/d18YE9.vp.htm

Jetzt fehlt mir noch PMFI. Kann aber über Consors leider nicht ordern. Wer weiss wie ich die in USA ordern kann?

[sampler]

Seit 16.30 h um fast einen Dollar steil nach oben!!

Ob da wohl was hinsichtlich der Aufträge durchgesickert ist???


sampler

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.003.728 von sampler am 18.06.07 18:58:50

schon möglich. doch bereits am freitag haben wir AH fette trades gehabt. trades welche millionen investiert wurde

könnte mir gut vorstellen dass wir bereits heute etwas hören werden. spätestens mittwoch abend sollte es aber soweit sein und frpt katapultiert sich in den bereich von 35$


c-ya
mr.perfct

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.004.120 von Mr.Perfect am 18.06.07 19:14:19

so sei es
und da bleibts dann ersteinmal........mit Blick auf die 40$

[Mr.Perfect]

heute sk über 27$ wäre goil

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.007.415 von Mr.Perfect am 18.06.07 21:24:30

über 30 wäre noch coolllerrr

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.007.538 von pagitz01 am 18.06.07 21:29:20

immer langsam

es reicht, wenn wir am freitag dort stehen

c-ya
mr.perfect

[Mr.Perfect]

sk 27,14$

bin mal gespannt was diese woche noch geht. sofern ein fetter vertrag kommt sehen wir locker die 35$.

alles kommt gut

c-ya
mr.perfect

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.008.965 von Mr.Perfect am 18.06.07 22:21:51

sorry.sk 27.06$

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.009.061 von Mr.Perfect am 18.06.07 22:25:25

SK 27.06 USD = 20.253 EUR

sampler

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 29.999.557 von BR101 am 18.06.07 16:05:01

ansonsten QTTW ein echter Cashburner bisher... sollte was dran sein und sie den turnaround schaffen na dann...

[BR101]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.010.799 von Boersenkrieger am 18.06.07 23:44:46

ja, kann schon sein...aber momentum sollte man nutzen. habe zu 1,70 gekauft und heute haben sie bei 2,08 geschlossen. das ist doch ok für 2 tage, oder?

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.029.151 von BR101 am 19.06.07 22:14:36

Force Protection Industries, Inc.,* Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $221,688,050 firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for additional 395 Category I and 60 Category II Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) vehicles. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and work is expected to be completed by December 2008. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.029.151 von BR101 am 19.06.07 22:14:36

BR101

hatte sie mir nur mal angesehen... aus cashburnern ist auch schon oft was geworden, so ist das ja nicht...
bist du da eher long oder hast du sie nur gezockt ? finde die hybridgeschichten ganz interessant. hatte mal LTHU getradet von 0,029 auf 0,092. bin raus und komm nicht mehr so richtig rein

[BR101]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.030.512 von Boersenkrieger am 19.06.07 23:32:18

krieger,

bevor ich endlich ins bett komme, noch kurz eine antwort bez. QTWW.

das war ein reines momentum spiel zunächst wegen dem FRPT auftrag. anders sieht es aus, wenn der heutige auftrag nicht für cougars sondern für cheetahs war ODER ein cheetah auftrag kommt. cheetahs sind eindeutige kandidaten für hybrid antriebe, wie gewünscht vom DoD.

habe heute 5k mit einem kleinem gewinn vom tisch genommen und werde die rstlichen stücke liegen lassen, sl bei 1,65 ist gesetzt. auch wenn das bisher nur böhnchen sind, werde ich diese company beobachten und ggfs. im gegenwert von rund 35k FRPT shares dort nach und nach kaufen. sobald der name frank k. dort offiziell auftaucht, sollte jeder kaufen, der nich was auf der tasche hat. nach oben hat dieser stock luft ohne ende.

nach unten allerdings auch ;-)

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.035.844 von BR101 am 20.06.07 01:38:50

nach oben hat dieser stock luft ohne ende.

nach unten allerdings auch ;-)


jep dachte ich mir auch als ich ihn ansah... ok werds mal beobachten.

Gute Nacht

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.030.171 von Barde69 am 19.06.07 23:09:27

Force Protection Wins $221.7 Million for Blast-Resistant Trucks
2007-06-19 17:29 (New York)


By Edmond Lococo
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- Force Protection Inc., the first
company to deliver blast-resistant trucks to U.S. troops in
combat, won a $221.7 million order to build more of the vehicles
as the Pentagon speeds delivery to forces in Iraq.
Force Protection will make 455 of the trucks under the
latest award, the Defense Department said in a statement today.
Work on the vehicles will be completed by December 2008.
Force Protection's trucks have been used by U.S. troops in
Iraq and Afghanistan in limited quantities since 2003, and their
safety record prompted the U.S. Marine Corps to begin a wider
procurement effort in January. The Marines are leading purchases
of the vehicles for the military and may spend as much as $8.4
billion for 7,700 trucks over the next two years.
The raised chassis and V-shaped hull of the vehicles makes
them four times safer than traditional flat-bottomed trucks,
according to the Marine Corps. Homemade bombs are the leading
cause of U.S. deaths in Iraq, accounting for 61 percent of the
2,793 fatalities in Iraq as of May 19, according to Pentagon
data.
The Marine Corps formally began the Mine Resistant Ambush
Protected vehicle, or MRAP, program in January when it awarded
prototype development contracts to nine truck makers. Since
then, six of those companies have received production awards.
The Marines ordered trucks valued at more than $1.3 billion
between Jan. 26 and May 31.
Today's award adds to two earlier orders to Ladson, South
Carolina-based Force Protection for its Cougar trucks, a
contract on Feb. 14 for $67.4 million to build 125 trucks and
one on April 23 for $481.4 million to make 1,000.

[mc-plop]

Nette Übersicht aus IV:

Number of Vehicles awarded and delivered

Updating for awards through 6/19/07

This is a listing of the number of Cougars and Buffalos on contracts of various types that have been awarded to Force Protection and its partnerships. The one projection is the 180 Buffalo award that has a very high probability of being awarded.

I have included a note to indicate the estimated date of completion of deliveries on the contracts. I am following the guidance of the production release which indicates they are ahead of schedule on deliveries. Values are from 2006 annual report and widely published awarded contract info.

Buffalos
43 - From 2005 and earlier contracts - Completed Q3 06 or earlier
41 - 1H 06 Contract - Completion April 07 or earlier
44 - Nov 06 Contract - My est completion by end 07
19 - Nov 06 Contract, March delivery order. - Completion by Dec 07
14 - Nov 06 Contract, June 1 delivery order, Completion Q1 08
180 - July 07 Contract expected - My est completion by end 08 or mid 09
5 - Canadian Order. Est completion 2H 07 expected.
346 - Total

Cougar
27 - HEV from 04 and 05 - Completed Q4 05
122 - JERRV from May 05 - Completed Q2 06
79 - JERRV from May 06 - Completed Jan 07 or earlier
200 - JERRV from Nov 06 - My est completion Q2 07
378 - Initial ILAV contract (50/50 split of production with BAE)- FRPT's half: Completion April 07
20 - Follow on ILAV contract (50/50 split of production with BAE) - FRPT's half: Completion April 07
86 - Mastiff - Completion April 07
22 - Mastiff - Completion by June 07
4 - MRAP Prototypes - Completed Feb 07
125 - MRAP order (50/50 split of revenue and support with GD)- My est completion Q2 07
1000 - MRAP order (50/50 split of revenue and support with GD) Est completion 1H 08 or earlier.
5 - Cougars for the Canadians. Est completion 2H07
455 - 395 MRAP Cat I, 60 MRAP Cat II, completion by Q4 08 (50/50 with GD)
2523 - Total Currently awarded

Potential Add-ons to already awarded contracts not counting MRAP
3 - Buffalos from Nov 06
652 - ILAV
2516 - Cougars (From 4100 MRAP IDIQ award)
3171 - Total Potential add-ons through delivery awards (easier than a new contract)

Force Protection has a joint venture with General Dynamics for MRAP Cougars called Force Dynamics. All revenue and support for MRAP Cougars will be a 50/50 split between Force Protection and General Dynamics. Production capacity of Force Dynamics is projected to be as high as 200 Cougars per month by end of summer ramping to 400 Cougars per month by end of year and up to 800 per month by end of 08.

BAE has the contract to build half the ILAV's, but FRPT supports all of them.

This summary does not count unawarded contracts, such as the vehicles in the MMPV deal, the MPC deal, additional Buffalo deals or any Cheetah deals.

There are several takeaways from this summary.
1) Force Protection has a multiple year record of winning and then delivering on contracts.
2) Current deliveries are ahead of schedule.
3) As they deliver on their contracts, they are getting larger contracts to replace them.
4) The more vehicles in the field, the more ongoing revenue from vehicle support, maintenance and repair.

[mc-plop]

Die Cougars werden teurer


By: Dan_Hardhat Send PM Profile Ignore Recommend Add To Favorites
Premium Unit Price on Tonight's Contract Award

Force Dynamic's Unit Prices were made public in the January 25th 8k.

Breaking those out for the total MRAP contract:

CAT 1
Stepladder pricing
FROM QUANTITY
TO QUANTITY Units Unit Cost Total

1-200 200 510540 102,108,000
201-400 200 474598 94,919,600 *6/19 Unit Price
401-1000 600 444311 266,586,600 *4/23 Unit Price
1001-1500 500 434369 217,184,500

TOTAL 1500 - 680,798,700

Total Award of the 1500 Cat 1 Vehicles will be $681 Million

CAT 2
Stepladder pricing
FROM QUANTITY
TO QUANTITY Units Unit Cost Total

1-200 200 570364 114,072,800 *6/19 Unit Price
201-400 200 530122 106,024,400
401-1000 600 497316 298,389,600 *4/23 Unit Price
1001-1600 600 489375 293,625,000
1601-2600 1000 486535 486,535,000

2600 1,298,646,800

Total Award of the 2600 Cat 2 Vehicles will be $1.299 Billion

Total of CAT I & 2 = $1,979,445,500...or $1.98 Billion.


We got good unit prices for this LRIP delivery order. I thought we'd only get $444k per Cat 1 and $530k per Cat 2.
We got a 7% premium which will go straight to the bottom line.

Check the math for yourselves:
395 x (Cat I Price) + 60 x (Cat II Price) = Contract Total
395 x ($474598) + 60 x ($570364) = $221,688,050 EXACTLY THE CONTRACT VALUE.

Note also that the previous 1000 Vehicle contract got significantly lower margins:
300 x (Cat I Price) + 700 x (Cat II Price) = Contract Value
300 x ($444311) + 700 x ($497316) = $481,414,500 Exactly the 4/23/07 Contract Value

Per Unit Revenue on tonight's contract is 7% higher on Cat I and 15% higher on Cat II. That goes right to the bottom line.

The Total $1.98B contract may be awarded soon. Usually IDIQ contracts are awarded prior to delivery orders. The LRIPs have allowed the Government to award delivery orders prior to the full contract to companies with a high probability of passing the testing.

[tenere660]

Premarket Movers: Force Protection Gains
Associated Press 06.20.07, 9:11 AM ET
Shares of Force Protection Inc. were among the winners in premarket trading Wednesday after the Ladson, S.C.-based armored-vehicle maker got a second order worth up to $222 million from the Navy.
The contract, announced late Tuesday, followed a $490 million deal to build 1,000 vehicles, designed to reduce the death count of U.S. soldiers in combat hit by roadside bombs, in April.
"We are certainly encouraged by the fact that Force Protection (nasdaq: FRPT - news - people ) was able to receive a sizable order so soon after receiving a 1,000 vehicle order a little over 6 weeks ago," wrote analyst Chris Donaghey of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in a note to clients Wednesday. The company has been involved in more than half the orders for such vehicles, he noted, and reiterated a "Buy" rating and a $36 price target on the stock.
The orders came after a successful test program. The military selected nine companies earlier this year, including Force Protection, to each build four test Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicless. "By capturing over 55 percent of the MRAP orders awarded, Force Protection has clearly positioned itself as one of the key contractors under this program," Donaghey wrote. "We continue to believe further increases in production capacity should result in additional awards."
Force Protection shares gained $1.11, or 4.3 percent, to $26.90 in premarket electronic trading, from their close at $25.79 Wednesday.
The orders came after a successful test program. The military selected nine companies earlier this year, including Force Protection, to each build four test Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicless. "By capturing over 55 percent of the MRAP orders awarded, Force Protection has clearly positioned itself as one of the key contractors under this program," Donaghey wrote. "We continue to believe further increases in production capacity should result in additional awards."
Force Protection shares gained $1.11, or 4.3 percent, to $26.90 in premarket electronic trading, from their close at $25.79 Wednesday.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/20/ap3839553.html?par…" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Premarket Movers: Force Protection Gains
Associated Press 06.20.07, 9:11 AM ET
Shares of Force Protection Inc. were among the winners in premarket trading Wednesday after the Ladson, S.C.-based armored-vehicle maker got a second order worth up to $222 million from the Navy.
The contract, announced late Tuesday, followed a $490 million deal to build 1,000 vehicles, designed to reduce the death count of U.S. soldiers in combat hit by roadside bombs, in April.
"We are certainly encouraged by the fact that Force Protection (nasdaq: FRPT - news - people ) was able to receive a sizable order so soon after receiving a 1,000 vehicle order a little over 6 weeks ago," wrote analyst Chris Donaghey of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in a note to clients Wednesday. The company has been involved in more than half the orders for such vehicles, he noted, and reiterated a "Buy" rating and a $36 price target on the stock.
The orders came after a successful test program. The military selected nine companies earlier this year, including Force Protection, to each build four test Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicless. "By capturing over 55 percent of the MRAP orders awarded, Force Protection has clearly positioned itself as one of the key contractors under this program," Donaghey wrote. "We continue to believe further increases in production capacity should result in additional awards."
Force Protection shares gained $1.11, or 4.3 percent, to $26.90 in premarket electronic trading, from their close at $25.79 Wednesday.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/20/ap3839553.html?par…

[coolrunning]

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $221 Million MRAP Contract
Force Protection, (Nachrichten) Inc. (Nasdaq:FRPT) today announced it has received a $221 million contract award to produce 455 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps' Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.

Force Protection has received contracts to produce more than 1,800 MRAP vehicles to date. This marks the fourth delivery order the manufacturer has received under the MRAP program. The order calls for 395 Category I Cougar 4X4 and 60 Category II Cougar 6X6 vehicles, which will go to all branches of the U.S. military. Production of the vehicles is slated for completion by the end of 2008.

“We are delighted to receive this most recent order,“ said Force Protection COO Raymond Pollard. “It permits us in concert with General Dynamics Land Systems and other partnered contractors to continue to increase the rate at which MRAP vehicles are being delivered to our government customer. We, of course, anticipate more orders to sustain that rate, which is currently scheduled to exceed 400 vehicles per month by February 2008.“

Force Protection has delivered mine- and blast-protected vehicles to troops in Iraq since 2003 that have become the gold standard in protection against the insurgent threat of IEDs, land mines, and roadside bombs. The company's vehicles have a proven record during more than 2.6 million hours of heavy combat operations and thousands of blast attacks.

Recent Department of Defense estimates project a potential MRAP vehicle requirement of more than 18,000 vehicles, worth an approximate $20 billion.

Force Protection is a leading ballistics research and manufacturing enterprise, specializing in the development and production of highly reinforced armored personnel carriers that are designed to save soldiers' lives by shielding them from the deadly effects of roadside bombs, or IEDs, which have become a leading killer of U.S. troops in Iraq. The trucks' unique, V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of IED blasts away from the vehicle, keeping soldiers inside safe and alive, and have become the proven response to an emerging global threat to U.S. troops. Its leading models include the 23 ton “Buffalo“, a uniquely-designed mine clearance vehicle with a reinforced mechanical arm, and the family of “Cougar“ vehicles, both of whose mine and ballistic protection capabilities are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. Visit the company's website at www.forceprotection.net.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company's Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and the company's public statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

running

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.075.704 von coolrunning am 20.06.07 15:55:06

man o man, die Reaktion des marktes ist ja richtig eindeutig.

[tenere660]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.075.877 von pes05 am 20.06.07 16:02:47

i.M. minus 5 Prozent

schaun mer mal wie es heute abend ausschaut

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.075.877 von pes05 am 20.06.07 16:02:47

naja, wenn man die Produktion auf 400 pro Monat hochschraubt und dann einen Auftrag über 450 für 1,5 Jahre erhält?? Während ein unbekannter Kleiner mal kurz einen Auftrag für 1200 St bekommt??

Aber trotzdem sollte doch der Kurs steigen wenn Aufträge kommen, und nicht fallen, außer man hat mit mehr gerechnet und ist jetzt über den kleinen Auftrag enttäuscht und erwartet jetzt eher wieder einen großen Auftrag an andere.

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.076.792 von wohinistmeinGeld am 20.06.07 16:44:54

Ich glaube wir haben es hier mit einem "Sell on GOOD News" zu tun!

Der Trend wird noch von ein paar Shortseller beschleunigt!

Doch solche Trends halten nicht lange!!

-Hoffe ich mal-

sampler

[topas98]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.078.379 von sampler am 20.06.07 18:05:49

da hat wohl einer in stuttgart durchgedreht.
ob das wohl die hitze ausmacht ??

[coolrunning]

Melissa hat auch mal wieder zugeschlagen....

running

[coolrunning]

Fall es jemand lesen will:


TheStreet.com article

Force Protection Stumbles

By Melissa Davis
Senior Writer
6/20/2007 11:16 AM EDT

Force Protection (FRPT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr - Rating) is finding bragging rights aren't enough any more.
Thanks to a new contract announced this week, the company once again ranks as the largest supplier of vehicles under the government's multibillion-dollar Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle program. But it seems that investors longed for an even bigger award, so they pushed shares of Force Protection down 5.6% Wednesday.

On the surface, at least, the news looked good. Late Tuesday, Force Protection captured a $221 million contract to provide the military with 455 vehicles under the high-stakes MRAP program. Together with an earlier $490 million award, the new win re-established Force Protection as the top supplier of MRAP vehicles to soldiers fighting in the war on terror.

Force Protection briefly lost that title when Navistar (NAVZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) -- viewed as long-shot contender by many -- snagged a $623 million MRAP order three weeks ago. Force Protection shares MRAP sales with joint-venture partner General Dynamics (GD - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr - Rating).

Given high hopes for Force Protection -- long expected to monopolize the MRAP program -- Wednesday's stock action made sense. Notably, just last week, Thomas Weisel Partners analyst David Gremmels predicted that Force Protection would field a call for as many as 2,200 MRAP vehicles -- about five times the number now being ordered -- during the June/July timeframe.

At a minimum, Gremmels estimated that Force Protection would need to secure orders for 1,000 additional MRAP vehicles this summer in order to support its current ramp up in production. Still, despite this week's smaller contract size, Gremmels expects Force Protection to land additional MRAP business and go on to hit that target.

"We believe that Tuesday's order came from the remaining funds of one service's supplemental MRAP budget, accounting for its size relative to other recent orders," Gremmels explained. "As additional supplemental and reprogrammed dollars start to become available in the next few weeks, we expect the FRPT/GD joint venture to maintain its 50%-plus share of total MRAP contracts."

For its part, Force Protection said that it "of course" expects further orders to support its production goals as well.

Gremmels reiterated his overweight recommendation on Force Protection in the meantime. He values the stock at $33 to $36 a share. His firm makes a market in the company's securities.

Yet even Gremmels foresees possible setbacks ahead.

"We continue to expect two more competitors to make it through testing and win significant MRAP awards within the next few weeks," he wrote on Tuesday. "We believe most investors expect this, but the contract announcements could have a short-term negative impact on FRPT anyway.

"The timing of these orders relative to the next (Force Protection) order is difficult to predict, possibly affecting FRPT/GD's short-term order share and making it challenging to determine the optimal near-term entry point for the stock."

Together, Gremmels calculates, Force Protection and General Dynamics have secured 56% of the MRAP orders placed so far. Navistar by itself boasts 36% of current MRAP orders.

Navistar is supplying the military with 1,200 Category I vehicles under its big MRAP contract. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the company was asked to provide 16 larger Category II vehicles as well. Force Protection currently dominates the Category II MRAP market.

While admittedly small, Navistar's new Category II order could pose a new threat to Force Protection. Certainly, Navistar itself expects to keep grabbing additional market share.

"We surprised many people when we were awarded the contract for 1,200 Category I MRAP vehicles last month," said Archie Massicotte, president of Navistar's International Military and Government division. "But our mission isn't accomplished. ... We are leveraging our expertise in commercial truck design, our immediate production capacity at our U.S. facilities, our armoring partnerships and our global support network to provide the best mine-resistant vehicle for our men and women serving overseas."


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[Boersenkrieger]

puuuuhhh das war aber unschön heute

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.078.379 von sampler am 20.06.07 18:05:49

das kann schon sein, nachdem wir das sell on bad news bereits hinter uns haben, seit dem Auftrag an Navistar.

[coolrunning]

Market Scan
Force Protection Forced Down On Profit Taking
Evelyn M. Rusli, 06.20.07, 2:00 PM ET


A round of profit taking suppressed Force Protection shares Wednesday.

Late Tuesday, the leading armored vehicle maker announced it won a $221 million dollar contract to produce 455 vehicles for the Navy. Despite the good news, the stock price fell as investors elected to sell off some shares after weathering a particularly rocky month.

Shares of Force Protection (nasdaq: FRPT - news - people ) fell 5.6%, or $1.44, to $24.35 during noon trading.

"The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) program is receiving tremendous scrutiny from Wall Street and it is still an emotionally charged topic for the American populous," Force Protection's Vice President of Sales, Michael Aldrich told Forbes.com on Wednesday. "So typically we see a quick run up in advance of an order and then some profit taking." In the days leading up to a Department of Defense contract announcement, members of Congress are often given notification.

Force Protection's stock has jittered since late May amid intensified debate over whether the company can win a large chunk of the military's outstanding armored vehicle orders, which are up for grabs under the government's MRAP program. So far, the company is in the lead with 1,860 MRAP orders to date, giving it a healthy 55% share.

While the company has one of the strongest performance records on the field, the government may award contracts to other companies to ensure sufficient capacity. Over the next two years, the military hopes to order about 23,000 vehicles, 7,700 of which should be ordered this year. (See "Force Protection Rises on Army Interest." ) Analysts expect the other major armored vehicle players, such as BAE System and Oshkosh Truck (nyse: OSK - news - people ), to receive a significant share of the orders, but dark horses could also emerge. For instance, last month, the government awarded a $623 million contract to Navistar, who was widely considered an unlikely competitor. (See: "Competition Saps Force Protection." )

The company remains optimistic that it will be able to ramp up production to meet the military's needs. Under a joint venture with General Dynamics (nyse: GD - news - people ), Force Protection will be able to deliver 12,100 vehicles between July 2007 and December 2008, Michael Aldrich told Forbes.com earlier this month. "We have reason to be wildly optimistic that we will receive more orders," he said. "We have passed the test, we have more than quadrupled production and we are ahead on all the contracts we are on right now."

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[Gexe006]

Geren: Army Pushing to Accelerate New Armored Vehicles to Theater
Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
2007-06-20

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2007 – The Army is working with its sister services to ramp up production of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle and speed up the timetable for getting it to deployed troops, Pete Geren, the Army secretary nominee, said yesterday.

Speaking to the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing, Geren, currently the acting secretary, said he shares the Army’s commitment to getting MRAPs to Iraq and Afghanistan “as quickly as we possibly can.”

Geren noted that Army Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, has requested more than 17,000 of the new armored vehicles to replace Humvees. Army leaders are evaluating which Humvees need to be replaced, based on the missions they are used to conduct, and to set priorities for getting MRAPs fielded, he said.

“We’re working with the Navy and the Marines to ramp up the production capacity so that we can get these to the theaters as fast as possible,” he said. “I think that we have to look at them as a vehicle that'll part of Army going forward.”

The Marines have had good success with the MRAPs, which have raised, V-shaped underbellies that deflect the force of improvised explosive devices and other blasts from below.

Sixty-five MRAPs in use in Iraq are saving Marines’ lives, Lt. Gen. Emerson Garner, the Marine Corps’ deputy commandant for programs and resources, told a congressional committee earlier this year.

“Our experience is that Marines in these vehicles have been four or five times safer than a Marine in an armored Humvee,” Garner told members of the House and Senate Sea Power and Expeditionary Forces subcommittees. “Based on this experience, we recently decided to replace our armored Humvees in theater on a one-for-one basis with MRAPs.”

The Marines’ success caught Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ attention, and he’s pushing to speed up the timetable for getting more MRAPs to troops in Iraq.

Up-armored Humvees offered the best protection available when they were fielded, but Gates told Pentagon reporters in May that MRAPs provide even more. “Now we have something better, and we’re going to get that to the field as best we can,” he said.

Navy Adm. Edmund Giambastiani, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and head of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, recently visited Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., with other defense leaders to see the various versions of the MRAP being considered.

“MRAP vehicles have saved lives in Iraq and will continue to save lives,” the admiral said. “It is the best vehicle protection we have to date.”

[kyron7htx]

Auftrag erhalten. Trotzdem runter! Erwartungen der Auftragsgröße nicht eingetroffen oder warum down! Was geht heute weiter down oder up?!

[MCMLXVIII]

es gab'n schönen Bericht in Börse Online Magazin über FRPT, NAVISTAR und - Mist vergessen...

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.087.223 von MCMLXVIII am 21.06.07 09:34:53

und was steht drin? frpt n fake oda was?

[wohinistmeinGeld]

die Erwartungen sind verdammt hoch, nicht nur bei den Aktionären, auch bei frpt selbst, sonst würden sie die Produktion nicht so hochschrauben. Diese Erwartung ist eingepreist und wenn dann plötzlich einer auftaucht der vorher nicht auf der Liste war und den größten Auftrag bekommt ist ein Kursrückgang die logische Folge. Wenn dann ein Auftrag an frpt kommmt der wieder nur 1/3 des Navistar Auftrags ist kann der Kurs nicht steigen.

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.090.487 von wohinistmeinGeld am 21.06.07 12:23:01

ist schon klar, aber warum kommen die Aufträge nur kleckerweise
und wann wenn überhaupt kommt mal wieder ein großer?

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.090.487 von wohinistmeinGeld am 21.06.07 12:23:01

1. die Produktion wird erst hochgeschraubt sobald die fetten Aufträge da sind

2. die Erwartung ist noch nicht eingepreist

3. Kursrückgang??? Du meinst vielleicht \"Abkühlung\". Es gibt keine Aktie die nur steigt!!!

4. es werden weitere Aufträge kommen - auch an Wettbewerber

5. der Kurs wird weiter steigen - aber wie Brasi schon sagte sind wir auf hoher See mit starken schwankungen

alles nur meine Meinung zu deinen Ausführungen!!!
Wir werden sehen, wo wir am Jahresende stehen!!!

gruß
charlie01

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.091.348 von pes05 am 21.06.07 13:03:08

wie würdest du denn vorgehen, wenn du "das beste Produkt" zu guten Konditionen haben möchtest.



Also es wird mit Sicherheit von beiden Seiten gepokert!

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.091.599 von charlie01 am 21.06.07 13:15:53

@CHARHLIE


du hast ja recht, aber was ist mit den Zeitrahmen?
Wann sollen die Fahrzeuge denn vor allem Wo sollen Sie eingesetzt werden? Wenn die sich so soviel Zeit nehmen können um zu Pokern
dan ist ja gut.
Ich habe immer gedacht die brauchen die Fahrzeuge im Irak damit ihnen
die eingeweide nicht um die Ohren fliegen sollen.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.091.985 von pes05 am 21.06.07 13:34:44

Ohne eine Grundsatzdiskussion anzufangen, sollten die Amis so schnell wie möglich Ruhe in diese Region bringen und ab nach Hause marschieren und den Humvee erstzen.
Warum das mit dem MRAP-Progrramm so lange dauert hat rein politische Gründe-das wird dir niemand beantworten können.

auf einen grünen Tag mit SHM!!!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.091.490 von charlie01 am 21.06.07 13:10:49

wenn ich das richtig verstanden habe wird die Produktion derzeit schon hochgeschraubt.
Die Ewartungen sind nicht eingepreist, da hast du vielleicht recht, da habe ich mich falsch ausgedrückt, sie waren aber sicher eingepreist als es über 30$ ging. Die MK ist jetzt nach ca, 18 % Rückgang glaub ích immer noch bei 1,6 Mrd.

[Highnoon120]

da woollen noch welche billger rein glaub ich. Ich werd auch noch mal zugreifen

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.093.227 von Highnoon120 am 21.06.07 14:39:59

Verkaufe ein o

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.093.227 von Highnoon120 am 21.06.07 14:39:59

vorbörslich gehts noch mal runter. Wenn ich noch Bares übrig hätte würde ich eine Order bei 23,50 eingeben und vielleicht noch 2 etwas tiefer. Das geht heute sicher noch unter 23, aAber dann muß es gut sein, dann bin ich schon wieder über 10% im Minus

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.093.941 von wohinistmeinGeld am 21.06.07 15:17:33

...ich schon wieder über 10% im Minus

sag mal, du bist hier doch schon länger am posten - 10% minus???

Hab es beim letzten down schon mal gesagt: 20$-22$ werden wir noch einmal sehen. Vielleicht heute schon, denn Melissa hat eine neue Freundin "Alix Steel" auf the.street@com TV.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.094.490 von charlie01 am 21.06.07 15:39:55

ich war letztes Jahr schon mal drin und habe mit ca. 300% verkauft. Ich bin dann Anfang diesen Monat, nach dem Navistar Auftrag als es satrk gefallen war wieder rein.

[coolrunning]

No Love for Force Protection
By Rich Smith June 21, 2007
2
Recommendations
When a firm that sold $260 million worth of goods and services over the last year gets awarded a contract worth 85% of that sum -- $221 million -- in a single day, how would you expect the stock to react? Should it double? Jump 85%? Maybe a more modest 10%?

If you guessed any of the above, you're wrong. The company in question is cutting-edge armored vehicle maker Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT). And when it announced the aforementioned contract on Wednesday, its stock dropped 8% in half an hour's time, and has stayed down ever since. To understand why, you have to know the context.

The company
Force Protection makes a series of unique, V-shaped-hulled armored vehicles that are designed with the express purpose of warding off Iraqi improvised explosive devices (IED) attacks. To date, its "Cougars" and "Buffalos" operating in Iraq have suffered not a single casualty among the soldiers traveling within them. Both series of vehicles are what the military calls "MRAPS" -- mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles.

The prize
According to figures cited by management, Force Protection is angling for as big a piece as possible of an anticipated 18,000 MRAPs desired by the U.S. military. Prior to Wednesday, the firm had notched one big win -- an April contract to build 1,000 MRAPS for $490 million. Earlier this month however, the stock was shaken to its foundations when a previously discounted contender in the MRAP race, Pink-Sheeted truck maker Navistar International, won the second major contract award to build 1,200 MRAPS for $623 million.

That news sparked a sell-off in Force Protection's stock -- a sell-off that by all rights should have stopped and reversed itself when the news broke that it won the third major MRAP tranche in the form of a U.S. Marine Corps order to buy 455 MRAPs for $221 million. Judging from the chatter on various discussion boards concerning the company across the 'Net, though, I suspect that at least one reason Force Protection's stock took such a hit, and hasn't bounced back, is that investors expected their company to win an MRAP order at least twice as large.

At this point I should probably make it clear that "MRAP" is a generic term referring to any number of different armored vehicles manufactured by various defense contractors. Those of you who scored high on your SAT verbals can think of it like this: "Corvette, Focus, and Prius are to car, as Cougar, International MaxxPro, and Charger are to MRAP."

Hold up. What's a "Charger?"
I'm glad you asked. You see, that's the second reason the stock isn't bouncing back. No sooner had Force Protection announced its own win, than sometimes-partner, sometimes-foe General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced an MRAP win of its own -- and this is a party to which Force Protection was not invited.

The order was small -- just 44 RG-31 Mk 5 (pronounced "Mark Five") Chargers for a purchase price of $19.9 million. Even so, the fact that General D managed to land this order on its own, apparently without help from Force Protection, seems to put the lie to another theory prevailing on the Internet chat boards: That General Dynamics "needs" Force Protection in order to win MRAP orders and get its own slice of the pie.

To the contrary, the Charger order suggests that General Dynamics can do just as well -- and has no compunctions against -- working with other partners to secure high-margin portions of the MRAP lucre. Wednesday's announcement revealed that General D's Land Systems-Canada subsidiary would "provide program management" (which sounds like pretty high-margin -- and low fixed-cost -- work to me) on the Charger contract. The actual building of the vehicles will be conducted by its partner on the project, Britain's BAE Systems (soon-to-be-owner of another Force Protection partner, Armor Holdings (NYSE: AH).

While hardly a mortal threat to Force Protection's business, the complicated MRAP-building relationships swirling around General Dynamics suggest that many parties will be collaborating to build MRAPS, each taking a share of the profits. That means Force Protection will have to do a lot more sharing of revenues than its investors may have bargained for.

Speaking of which
You may also have noticed a related, but non-MRAP, piece of news that came out Thursday morning. This one concerns a company, Textron (NYSE: TXT), that was in the running for MRAP contracts, but got booted by the military -- presumably because its offering, a modified version of its M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle, was not up to snuff for MRAP status.

On Thursday, Textron announced a $255.5 million contract to provide the U.S. Army with 369 Guardians. On the one hand, these vehicles aren't MRAPs, so they don't directly subtract from the 18,000 vehicle-pot of gold that Force Protection is targeting. Even so, the fact that the Army is spending a quarter-billion dollars on Guardians means its defense budget now has a quarter-billion dollars less to spend on MRAPs. If you've noticed that the U.S. government isn't exactly swimming in budget surpluses these days, you have to take that as a cautionary note for future MRAP orders.

Foolish takeaway
Taken in isolation, none of the above news releases poses a serious threat to Force Protection's business. Taken as they were given though, one-after-the-other-after-the-other (and don't forget the stories yet to come -- further news on Ceradyne's (Nasdaq: CRDN) new BULL, or whatever Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) has up its sleeve), I think they explain why Force Protection's stock is playing duck and cover this week.


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[coolrunning]

My View of SHM
Lots of people and many from IV, about 20 from investment firms and banks, Ed from Bloomberg, about 10 from FRPT. All FRPT people were very closed on what they would say. Not one word on orders except they said that they knew nothing and we know more than they do. They said that they will buy ALL we can produce and will be happy if we can produce them quicker. Frank is not selling and he is taking off for a year. He is not invested in QTWW and will not invest in them. They would not say anything about factories but did say they are not pushing things as much as they were with out orders. A big item is our bottom is much better than anyone's, no one is close to ours and they calculate we have saved 10,000 lives so far. There is a video on our site that they played and everyone should watch, it is country but great. Some other rumors are floating around that would be really good if they happen and I think they will. More later, very busy with fellow IV people.

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[coolrunning]

Odds and Ends
First of all I would like to thank those who have contacted me from the SHM, it is much appreciated and along with everybody else I look forward to reading your messages.

O.K...for the last 24 hours I have gone back and checked with my sources and for what it is worth you should be glad to know that it apears my contacts are different than Zippy's. That should come as no surprise since Zippy hangs out with people that are not of unsavory character.

Two of our suppliers continue to expect an imminent large order of up to 3,000 vehicles, though admitedly it could be more than one order. They are also preparing to go to a 1000 vehicle output per month. Now add that to Josephine Millwards statement yesterday that "The company had told the street that they were expecting an order for over 2,000 units before the end of july" and remember on June 4 she said we were unlikely to get any further orders from the supplemental. Also, I see no mention from Thomas Weisals field trip to FRPT a few weeks ago about pending orders yet yesterday in their report they say this was the first of an order of up to 2,200 vehicles that they were expecting for us before the end of july. Also GD talked about expecting an order at their presentation for FD. So I am of the firm belief that we are getting a large order imminently from the Army, since they are the ones with $1,2 billion to spend. Now they can not afford to sit around and wait for Navistar vehicles to come of the production line, and remember NAVZ vehicles have not gone through the 2nd and 3rd phase testing. The army is already using the cougar for training purposes at west point, so the most logical choice would be for them to take the cougars which incidently are the ones that are most likely to be coming off the production line first since we recieved the first orders. By the way if the Army did take 1200 vehicles they should still have $600million left to order new vehicles and the marines would have $600 million more to order new vehicles.

Now turning to the big picture. The MRAP market has grown by leaps and bounds over a very few months. I was looking back at an article on Briefing.com from 5 April 2007. They were basicaly reporting how the Army and Marines were going to require 7,774 MRAP vehicles over the next 18 months up from previous estimates of 4,000 vehicles. That has since been increased to over 23,000 vehicles. So from the original 4000 requirement a few moths ago the market opportunity has grown 475% to around 23,000 plus vehicles. In terms of $s we are talking of an opportunity of $20 billion or more. In that briefing article Brig. Gen Michael Brogen, head of marine corp systems command said " Given that amount of money, I won't have the financial restricions on how fast we can produce the vehicles." He was referring to the $8.4 billion that was expected to be made available to fund the 7,774 vehicles. He also said " I will need the industry to deliver on the promise." Well, FRPT has certainly delivered on its promises, as Aldrich pointed out we passed the test and are ahead on all orders. Furthermore, FRPT went back to the Govt and said they can ramp up and produce 12,100 vehicles between this July and the end of December 2008. Guys all this nonsense about BAE, OshKosk and Navistar and every other Tom, Dick and Harry getting orders before us and reducing our market share is exactly that, NONSENSE!

How is the Government ever possibly going to fullfill its commitment to produce and field 23,000 MRAP vehicles by the end of Dec 08 without taking us up on our offer? We are the Gold Standard and if we can produce 12,000 vehicles they will purchase every single one. Even if we only got a 10,000 share Thomas Weisel predicted this would generate $2.50 EPS for 2008. At a 20 PE that equates to a $50 share price. Their model does not factor in Chetah sales or Vehicle body Armor kits. As far as Chetah contracts...They are coming, and I do not want to say anymore on this other than this will take us to the next level and soon after that I expect us to be bought out.

So when you get nervous, think big picture and just focus on where we will be a year from now and drown out the noise and static. Many people will be patting themselves because they had the wisdom to buy under $30 a share and still doubled their money!


Good luck

Atactrl

[illi1]

Na da möchte ich mal gern wissen wer hier nun als investor auftritt ....!!



Quantum Technologies Announces $18.75 Million in Private Placement of Common Stock with Institutional Investors


2007-06-22 09:27 ET - News Release


IRVINE, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that they have entered into definitive agreements with certain of its existing institutional investors as well as new institutional investors for an aggregate private placement of $18.75 million of common stock. Quantum will sell a total of 12.5 million shares at $1.50 per share, representing a discount from the June 21, 2007 closing price of $2.09. The investors will also receive warrants to purchase approximately 15.0 million shares of common stock at $2.09 per share, which includes approximately 2.5 million to be provided to existing shareholders as consideration for executing waivers of certain rights obtained in a private placement financing completed in October 2006.

The warrants can be exercised anytime beginning December 21, 2007 until December 21, 2014. The terms of the definitive agreements require Quantum to obtain the approval of its shareholders to increase the number of authorized shares of its common stock to cover the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants.

About Quantum:

Quantum and its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, are leaders in powertrain engineering, system integration, and manufacturing of packaged fuel systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications including fuel cells, hybrids, alternative fuels, hydrogen refueling, new body styles, mid- cycle vehicle product enhancements and high performance engines and drive trains for OEMs and consumers of aftermarket parts and accessories. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

Quantum has product commercialization alliances with General Motors, AM General, and Sumitomo. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors, Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and the U.S. Army.

More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at http://www.qtww.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities mentioned in this release. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities described in this release have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement covering such securities or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for historical information, the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in the foregoing press release are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding expected future opportunities for Quantum; the Company's ability to pursue strategic initiatives, and other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among other factors, prevailing market conditions; the Company's ability to design and market automotive products; the Company's ability to meet customer specifications and qualification requirements; availability of component parts and raw materials that meet the Company's requirements; and the Company's ability to source alternative materials and suppliers. Reference should also be made to the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to those contained in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

For more information regarding Quantum, please contact:

Dale Rasmussen
Investor Relations
Email: [e-mail]
[phone]

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.



CONTACT: Dale Rasmussen, Investor Relations of Quantum Fuel Systems
Technologies Worldwide, Inc., [phone], [e-mail]

[carpediem2]

tja, ganz schön heftiger Verfall heute.....obwohl doch durchaus noch grössere Aufträge zu vergeben sind????
Kriegen die Anleger vieleicht kalte Füsse.....nun durchaus überlegenswert noch einmal nachzulegen

[kyron7htx]

Wo endet das?!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

1 Woche täglich Minus

[Gexe006]

Force Protection Goes On The Offensive
Evelyn M. Rusli, 06.22.07, 12:40 PM ET


Competitors beware, Force Protection is prepared to win the lion's share of government contracts for armored vehicles. Within the next two weeks, the company is expected to announce the opening of new factories that will substantially boost its capacity.

According to a person familiar with the situation, the company’s new factories, which will open later this year, will focus on the Cheetahs, a new line of armored vehicles that are lighter and more mobile than Force Protection (nasdaq: FRPT - news - people ) 's popular Cougar line. Because of its size, the Cheetah is an attractive replacement candidate for the Humvee. The army has already indicated that a top priority is replacing the entire Humvee fleet— 17,700 vehicles— in Iraq with armored vehicles that can stand up better to mines, improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades.

Once the factories are up and running, they should be able to churn out 200 vehicles a month. That ramp-up will more than double Force Protection's current in-house capacity levels. For comparison, in 2006, Force Protection made 300 vehicles for the entire year.

Under the government's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program, the Army is expected to award contracts to produce 23,000 armored vehicles, about 7,700 of which will be awarded this year. For a company that is competing with a handful of manufacturers to bag the most contracts, capacity level is crucial. Force Protection's vehicles have had stellar performance on the field but the government has repeatedly told manufacturers that the bulk of the orders will go to companies that can deliver quantity as well as quality.

Force Protection currently has a 55% share of the orders, but its stock has rocked wildly in recent months as competitors nip at its heels. Shares of Force Protection fell 3.0%, or 70 cents, to $23.05 in afternoon trading on Friday.

Many analysts expect Force Protection to retain a large share of the market but other armored vehicle players, such as BAE Systems (other-otc: BAESY - news - people ) and Oshkosh Truck (nyse: OSK - news - people ), should also win major contracts. There is also the threat of unexpected dark horses, such as Navistar (other-otc: NAVZ - news - people ). Last month, the government awarded a $623 million contract to Navistar, which was widely considered an unlikely competitor. (See: "Competition Saps Force Protection." )

Force Protection remains optimistic that it will be able to ramp up production to meet the military's needs. It has a major partnership with General Dynamics (nyse: GD - news - people ) and subcontract deals with Armor Holdings (nyse: AH - news - people ) and Spartan Motors (nasdaq: SPAR - news - people )' chassis unit to manufacture vehicles.

Under a joint venture with General Dynamics, Force Protection will be able to deliver 12,100 vehicles between July 2007 and December 2008, Michael Aldrich, Force Protection's vice president for sales, told Forbes.com earlier this month. "We have reason to be wildly optimistic that we will receive more orders," he said. "We have passed the test, we have more than quadrupled production and we are ahead on all the contracts we are on right now."

[Mr.Perfect]

ist schon interessant wie der stock heute schön bei rund 23$ gehalten wurde.....

man macht sich so seine gedanken....

und nun wird allmählich der deckel losgelassen,......


c-ya
mr.perfect

[Mr.Perfect]

mal schauen ob wir es noch zu einem hammer schaffen,... dann gibts nächste woche ne fett grüne woche

[kyron7htx]

22:00. Last Trade 3.274.323 Stck???

Was geht ab

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.156.670 von kyron7htx am 22.06.07 22:02:33

nächste woche machst kabooooooooom

was für ein geiler hammer,......


bin zuversichtlich das wir schnell über der 30 stehen werden!!!!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.156.670 von kyron7htx am 22.06.07 22:02:33

wie, hat da einer für 70 Mio gekauft
Nicht daß das jetzt viel wäre, hat ja jeder im Depot, aber in einer Aktie

[kyron7htx]

Tja mit so einer Stückzahl langen auch mal schnelle 5%

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.156.878 von kyron7htx am 22.06.07 22:15:23

wenn es aber -5% sind, dann würde es einem auch reichen

[Mr.Perfect]

AH wird aber mächtig gehandelt.

bin mal gespannt ob wir heute noch ne new serviert bekommen.----


man o man, da gehts zur sachen,....

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.156.316 von Mr.Perfect am 22.06.07 21:37:33

nachbörslich schon 24,47 bid und 24,50 ask bei sk 23,84 soviel zum deckel

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.156.817 von wohinistmeinGeld am 22.06.07 22:11:09

es ist halt ein kampf mit den dussligen shorties... daß die aktie nach wie vor hoch will sieht man immer wieder.

[Gexe006]

und nachbörslich geht das EINKAUFEN schön weiter

WAS GEHT DA AB

After Hours Trade Reporting


After Hours
Last: $ 24.4532 After Hours
High: $ 24.71
After Hours
Volume: 2,066,253 After Hours
Low: $ 22.42

Hier mal nur ein paar der Trades
After Hours

Time (ET) After Hours
Price After Hours
Share Volume
17:00 $ 24.4532 20,308
16:59 $ 24.46 239,895
16:58 $ 24.46 153,812
16:57 $ 24.4532 11,394
16:57 $ 24.46 4,506
16:57 $ 24.4532 9,599

16:55 $ 24.46 13,052
16:54 $ 24.4532 78,116
16:54 $ 24.4532 258,636
16:54 $ 24.4532 48,080
16:52 $ 24.46 12,225
16:50 $ 24.46 12,225

Da scheint was GROSSES im Busch zu sein

[Rokky100]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.301 von Gexe006 am 22.06.07 23:05:20

und bei QTWW ging 4 Sekunden nach dem 3 Mill Paket von FRPT ein last Trade von 2.544.040 über den Tisch.

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.301 von Gexe006 am 22.06.07 23:05:20

17:06 $ 24.46 45,544
17:05 $ 22.90 1,100
17:05 $ 24.46 88,230
17:04 $ 24.57 500
17:03 $ 24.46 79,009
17:02 $ 24.46 700
17:02 $ 24.46 388,415
17:02 $ 24.46 276,043

Wer ist da am Werk und kauft Force Aktien aus seiner Portokasse

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.327 von Rokky100 am 22.06.07 23:09:32

Bei QTWW sind nur alles Verkäufe, bei Force Käufe

[Mr.Perfect]

Portokasse

wenn da nicht ein big deal mehr kommt weiss ich auch nicht!

hatten wir das mal je überhaupt, dass wir AH nun bereits 3mio. shares gehandelt haben???

[wohinistmeinGeld]

nachbörslich schon fast 3 Mio soviel sind es sonst kaum den ganzen Tag über.
Aber es gibt doch keine Nachricht, jedenfalls finde ich nichts.

[Rokky100]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.359 von Gexe006 am 22.06.07 23:13:28

Vielleicht GD?

[Gexe006]

Selig wären wir wenn wir das wüßten und irgenwann auch mal reich

Ich hoffe noch nicht auf GD, die können sich von mir aus so bei 50$ mal melden

[Gexe006]

Bei dem Volumen heute muß ich mal schaun ob meine AKtien noch im Depot sind, nicht das die Jemand geklaut hat

Keine Ahnung wo die ganzen Aktien heute herkommen

[Mr.Perfect]

hört ja AH gar nicht mehr auf mit fetten trades,....

[Mr.Perfect]

die kacke ist gewaltig am dampfen!!!!!!!!

wir haben mega fette trades in 2steligen millionenhöhen,....

wenn da nicht was kommet weiss ich auch nicht. oder wisst ihr ne antwort???

[Mr.Perfect]

800k block, man o man, ich bekomm die krise!!!!!!!

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.660 von Mr.Perfect am 23.06.07 00:01:40

Immer schön bleiben

So wie es Aussieht bekommen wir dieses Wochenende wohl keine Antwort darauf, was da abgeht.
Kann mir nicht Vorstellen das diese Umsätze durch die Aufnahme in den Russell3000 Index und Fondskäufe zustande kommt.

Noch viel weniger kann ich verstehen wer soviele Aktien zu diesen Preisen verkauft, denn irgenwo müssen die ja herkommen

P.S. Meine Aktien hat Keiner geklaut, Sie ruhen noch eine Zeit lang in meinem Depot

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.711 von Gexe006 am 23.06.07 00:14:09

ich gebs zu, ich bin das mit nem Kumpel. Wir schieben uns die Stücke gegenseitig hin und her damit mal was los ist.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.642 von Mr.Perfect am 22.06.07 23:57:36

naja, irgendjemand muß was wissen. Würde mich nicht wundern wenn da eine Nachricht zurückgehalten wird bis sich die "Großen" eingedeckt haben und wenn die fertig sind können dann die Deppen für 20 % teurer kaufen.

[meier1]

Force Protection's inclusion into the Russell 3000 index will occur when the index formally reconstitutes its family of U.S. indices on June 22nd, according to the Russell website. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.

"Force Protection's inclusion in the Russell 3000 is truly a milestone for our growing company," said Force Protection Chief Financial Officer Michael S. Durski. "Our company's inclusion in the Russell 3000 will further enhance Force Protection's visibility with investors, and with the institutions that rely on the Russell indices as part of their investment strategies. Moreover, this milestone reaffirms our commitment to getting as many of our lifesaving trucks into the hands of U.S. troops as quickly as possible.

[edeka1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.157.711 von Gexe006 am 23.06.07 00:14:09

Hallo,

hier ein Posting von Mr. Zippy. Einem der "besten" im IV Board.

Ich denke auch, das es genau so gewesen ist, wie er in seinem Posting beschreibt.

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=84527&pt=m…

Viel Glück allen, die sich nicht haben "rausjagen" lassen.

edeka1

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.198.173 von edeka1 am 23.06.07 08:13:44

THX Edeka

Können die armen EX-Aktionäre von Force die durch solch massive Manipulationen des Kurses ihre Aktien los geworden sind, die MM's denn nicht verklagen.

Bin jetzt wirklich mal gespannt wie sich der Kurs weiter entwickelt, da jetzt die Aktien ja in festen Händen sein sollten.

[sampler]

Meinen Glückwunsch an denjenigen der gestern die Stücke hier für 16,59 EUR abgeriffen hat.

Der Verkäufer hat nicht mein Beileid

übrigens: 24.46 USD = 18.1616 EUR


sampler

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.198.173 von edeka1 am 23.06.07 08:13:44

....The next moves will occur based on news cycles such as other OEM's assisting on building Cougars, new - large Cougar orders, and word from Europe that the Cheetah was a "smashing success".
Zippy

Was meint der Zippy damit?

Hat Europa auch schon Interesse bekundet?

..oder ist eine News an mir vorbei gelaufen

sampler

[coolrunning]

Denkt nicht an Sommerpause !


Der Startschuss ist gegeben... da bin ich mir sicher.

Es werden "interessante" Wochen auf uns zu kommen und wir werden sehen, was dabei sein wird:

a) weitere Aufträge möglicherweise auch mit neuen Produkten
b) Übernahme ???
c) Kooperationen ?
d) eigene Übernahmen ?

Es tut sich was hinter verschlossenen Räumen....

Aber bald werden Türen geöffnet....

Das wird ein schöner Sommer für FRPT !

running

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.198.946 von sampler am 23.06.07 11:58:01

Ich hät ja gerne mehr flüssig gehabt.....hab gestern meine paar für 16,84 zum aufstocken mitgenommen.....denke so billig wird man jetzt nicht mehr rankommen
nice weekend

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.199.744 von coolrunning am 23.06.07 14:31:38

sicherlich tut sich was. leider geht das ganze sehr schleppend voran. für mich ist es eigentlich logisch, denn bei diesen beträgen die letztendlich investiert werden kann man nicht irgendjemand einfach so auswählen.
das frpt noch immer gut im rennen ist beweisen die aufträge welche im vergleich zum umsatz in 2006 richtig fett sind.

ich bin jedenfalls auf die kommende woche gespannt. denn AH 4,5Mio. stück gehandelt kann nicht nur wegem index sein.
da kommt ganz was anderes

c-ya
mr.perfect

[coolrunning]

18:30 $ 24.4526 21,050
18:23 $ 24.4576 45,544
18:16 $ 24.46 200
18:03 $ 24.50 200
18:03 $ 24.46 349
18:02 $ 24.50 500
17:52 $ 24.50 9,615
17:51 $ 24.46 803,478
17:51 $ 24.49 2,680
17:51 $ 24.50 2,320
17:48 $ 24.46 200
17:47 $ 24.46 200
17:47 $ 24.4539 153,812
17:45 $ 24.50 100
17:45 $ 24.46 100
17:42 $ 24.46 185,447
17:41 $ 24.58 444
17:33 $ 24.4502 246,500
17:30 $ 24.57 100
17:30 $ 24.58 400
17:29 $ 24.46 1,000
17:28 $ 24.50 1,000
17:28 $ 24.50 100
17:28 $ 24.50 900
17:26 $ 24.53 500
17:20 $ 24.53 600
17:18 $ 24.4576 56,635
17:


nachbörslich bei einigen Positionen eine halbe Mio bis 19,6 Mio $ pro Kauf .... da ist gehörig was im Busch !

Das wird eine schöne, interessante Woche

running

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.301.209 von coolrunning am 25.06.07 09:11:48

und mir sagt man, dass ich bleiben soll


das diese stücke wegem index sind bezweifle ich. denn der ablauf bei index-aufnahme geht anders, würde ich mal sagen. denke nicht, dass bei neuaufnahmen der index nur einen einzigen tag hat um sich einzudecken. ansonsten würden ja gewisse aktien fettes plus an einem tag machen.
da kommt was auf uns zu. vielleicht wissen wir heute abend mehr

c-ya
mr.perfect

[carpediem2]

Ihr seid ja die Zahlenexperten!!!!
Erstmal danke für eure steten Infoweitergaben,waren schon einige Male hier sehr hilfreich für mich.

Kenn mich nicht so gut in den Details aus...sondern folge oft meinem Bauch.
Meine Hauptargumente für diese Aktie:
1. Bestes Produkt am Markt
2. Notwendigkeit des Schutzes ihrer Soldaten
3. Freigabe immenser Summen vor einigen Wochen >100 Millarden
4. Schnelle Expansion um die Aufträge zu beliefern (24h-Schichten)
5. Kooperation mit anderen Firmen evt. neue Produktionsstätten
6. Noch ausstehende grössere Aufträge
7. Entwicklung neuer Produkte

Dagegen spricht höchstens die rasante Entwicklung......

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.302.617 von Mr.Perfect am 25.06.07 10:35:52

bleiben

Vorbörslich noch nicht viel los

Pre-Market Trade Reporting


Pre-Market
Last: $ 24.43 Pre-Market
High: $ 24.43
Pre-Market
Volume: 2,900 Pre-Market
Low: $ 24.11

Pre-Market
Time (ET) Pre-Market
Price Pre-Market
Share Volume
08:45 $ 24.43 1,000
08:42 $ 24.25 400
08:42 $ 24.24 400
08:36 $ 24.12 100
08:32 $ 24.11 200
08:30 $ 24.11 100
08:16 $ 24.38 100
08:15 $ 24.38 100
08:00 $ 24.36 150
08:00 $ 24.36 100
08:00 $ 24.36

[carpediem2]

Na, da ist doch gerade der Investor Village Provider zusammengebrochen......Error!

Ob das ein gutes Zeichen ist??

[carpediem2]

Auch wenns gerade mal nach unten geht.....denke ich hier wird gerade Anlauf genommen
Klasische W-Formation im 1-Monats sowie 3-Monats Chart

[wohinistmeinGeld]

wie gewonnen so zerronnen, jetzt sind wir wieder da wo wir Freitag auch waren.
Seltsam, hatte wohl doch nur mit der Aufnahme in den Index zu tun?

[pagitz01]

naja langsam aber sicher fängt es an zu nerven!!!

was solls!!!

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.314.021 von pagitz01 am 25.06.07 21:20:05

die volatilität wird uns wohl erhalten bleiben, bis klar wird, wer die restlichen über 5000 fahrzeuge aus dem budget 2007 produzieren darf. die spekulationen gehen derzeit in alle richtungen. ich gehe allerdings mal davon aus, dass derzeit NIEMAND in der investment community weiß, an wen die aufträge gehen werden.
trotz aller lobbyarbeit der großen KANN nach der klaren ansage von fpi und gd zu den produktionskapazitäten weder navy noch army an force vorbei. die frage ist nur, wie solide das fundament ist, auf dem die aussage basiert. einschätzen kann ich das schwer - vielleicht hat brasi dazu eine meinung.
interessant wird auch, ob die info von neuen produktionsstätten zur signifikanten erhöhung der produktionskapazitäten für cheetah und/oder cougar? durch das management bestätigt wird. das wäre eine geile news! derzeit habe ich allerings insbesondere cheetah betreffend noch keine wirkliche meinung. irgendwie passen die aussagen der letzten zeit nicht ganz zu dieser info...

ach ja - nochmal kurz zum russell 3000. es ist in der tat so, dass sich die passiven fonds zu den schlusskursen einkaufen. der handel war somit freitag völlig normal - auch wenn es nicht so aussah

[kyron7htx]

Schon wieder eine Minus-Eröffnung heute

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.326.009 von kyron7htx am 26.06.07 15:10:34

ach hör doch auf zum jammern!!!!

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.326.110 von pagitz01 am 26.06.07 15:15:01

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.326.009 von kyron7htx am 26.06.07 15:10:34

gegen eine Eröffnung im Minus wäre ja nichts zu sagen wenn es hinterher nicht weiter abwärts ginge.

[Ziha]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.330.591 von wohinistmeinGeld am 26.06.07 18:21:10

na ja,jeden Tag 1 Dollar minus, da sind wir bald da wo wir hergekommen sind

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.332.953 von Ziha am 26.06.07 19:53:16

macht so richtig Spaß wenn mal kurz an einem Tag ein halbes Jahresgehalt flöten geht.
Mein Gewinn von letztes Jahr ist fast wieder weg.

[Mr.Perfect]

da sitzt echt der wurm drin.
was wir aber brauchen sind nach wie vor handfeste news.

ich bin heute genau mit 23,00$ ausgestiegen. zumal ich eh kasse machen wollte bzw. musste und es mir einfach reichte täglich nur noch schmälernde gewinne zu sehen. der mai-verkauf wäre nach wie vor das beste gewesen und für das nächste börsenjahr merke ich es mir.

ich bin nun gespannt wie es weitergeht. evtl. steige ich trotzdem nochmals mit einer kleinen position ein. schaun me ma

ansonsten geniesse ich nun der sommer. denn ich denke nicht, dass es nun schneller vorangeht als bisher.

für einmal bin ich es und nicht pagitz der aussteigt

c-ya
mr.perfect

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.333.848 von wohinistmeinGeld am 26.06.07 20:30:55

Ein Trost ist es das es andere schlimmer erwischt.
für das was der von letzter Woche, der für 70 Mi gekauft hat, heute verloren hat müßte ich 120 Jahre arbeiten.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.333.848 von wohinistmeinGeld am 26.06.07 20:30:55

naja dann fragt man sich sicher


wohin ist dein geld??


das geld is ja nicht weg!!

es hat ja nur ein andrer!!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.334.058 von Mr.Perfect am 26.06.07 20:41:42

ach ich hab ja schon bei 31 usd verkauft

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.334.254 von pagitz01 am 26.06.07 20:50:29

wer's glaubt

gut möglich. hätte echt nicht gedacht dass wir noch so weit runter gehen. aber sieht effektiv so aus, als ob wir in den bereich um die 19-20$ laufen werden. nun, wenn's dann einen rebound gibt von 20% mache ich den selbstverständlich mit

c-ya

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.334.332 von Mr.Perfect am 26.06.07 20:53:56

das ist doch klar das du jetzt die 19 usd sehen willst!!!!



na ne kleine wette???

[poppele]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.334.936 von pagitz01 am 26.06.07 21:21:32

gibt es einen Grund daß FRPT so abstürzt?

Poppele

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.335.193 von poppele am 26.06.07 21:32:25

ne!!!

nur gezocke und angstverbreitung!!!!

somit können andre noch schön billig kaufen !!!!

ende august 40 usd!!!

[poppele]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.335.350 von pagitz01 am 26.06.07 21:39:27

Danke für Info.

poppele

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.335.193 von poppele am 26.06.07 21:32:25

ja die shorties können sich jetzt endlich eindecken und ihre verluste begrenzen.
unter 20 usd geht´s nämlich nicht. sehe die übertreibung grad sehr entspannt. business as usual

[bregenzer]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.335.350 von pagitz01 am 26.06.07 21:39:27

Trotzdem.
Habe mir den Rat von BRASI zu Herzen genommen und mache bei solchen Turbulenzen ein Fläschchen "Remy Martin" auf. Wenn dieses so weitergeht bin ich, wenn FRPT bei 40usd steht, bei den
"Anonymen Alkoholikern".

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.335.350 von pagitz01 am 26.06.07 21:39:27

Ja, alle sind hyper nervös!

Aber schaut euch den Jahreschart an:



Dann könntest du durchaus recht haben- 40$ Ende August!
Im November'06 und März'07 meinten hier auch schon einige
der Aufwärtstrend sei gebrochen.
An der Story hat sich bis jetzt nix geändert und solange sich nix
ändert, bleibe ich am Ball.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.335.644 von charlie01 am 26.06.07 21:51:41

ein bißchen was hat sich schon verändert.
Vor Monaten waren hier mal die Mitbewerber einschließlich der Bilder der Fahrzeuge aufgelistet. Und plötzlich taucht mit Navistar unerwartet ein neuer auf und bekommt zu allem Überfluß auch noch den bisher größten Einzelauftrag. Also ich würde schon sagen, daß das gegenüber vor 1/2 Jahr eine neue Situation ist.

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.338.204 von wohinistmeinGeld am 27.06.07 00:30:25

An der Story hat sich bis jetzt nix geändert

Ich möchte zwar eine Firma mit 4 Buchstaben--der erste ist ein B--nicht mit FRPT vergleichen,aber diesen Satz hab ich(und einige,die hier posten) dort leider zu oft gehört.
Wohin hat ja eben angemerkt,daß sich doch etwas geändert hat.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.338.204 von wohinistmeinGeld am 27.06.07 00:30:25

hmm ja schon aber zuerst muss acuh navistar ein paar tests hinter sich bringen und dann erst werden sie die autos produzieren!!

ich denke so war das!!

[coolrunning]

Looking for a re- entry point but don't see it yet .
OSK and Navistar are still moving up. SPAR is tanking along with FRPT. BAE, FRPTs partner ? is getting hit by U.S. investigation. The only answer for light weight ceramic armor to defend against EFP's (Explosively Formed Penetrators) is exclusive for the Bull by Ceradyne. That may change later but long waiting PP holders who have inexcusibly had their green light to sell delayed for months are waiting at the gate. They got screwed not being able to sell at better prices.
And of course, there is a lot of resentment about Frank Kavanaugh dumping his many million shares of stock at high prices on suspected inside information followed by his resignation from the Board of Directors.
As I said, waiting to buy back but not yet.

Quelle: IV


So ganz aalglatt war das nicht... Herr Kavanaugh


running

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.344.646 von coolrunning am 27.06.07 11:17:45

und was heisst das logisch übersetzt??

[coolrunning]

Das sind doch beste Referenzen.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CougarEODaftermath.JPG


Qualität wird sich langfristig durchsetzen


Pagitz BM

running

[EquityResearch]

@ all

Ich beobachte den Wert erst seit ein paar Tagen und bin passiver Leser im Forum. Die Aussichten scheinen blendend zu sein und auch sonst fällt mir nichts groß negatives ins Auge.
Daher die Frage, warum der Wert seit einiger Zeit so massiv verkauft wird? Sind das Gewinnmatnahmen oder weiß einer mehr?

Beste Grüße

ER

[kyron7htx]

Wenn das so weitergeht sehen wir noch die 20$ von unten!

Aber wir wollen nicht jammern

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.348.301 von kyron7htx am 27.06.07 14:31:58

ich warte auf den sell-off welcher uns in den bereich um 19$ drücken wird. danach kann ich es mir überlegen

[coolrunning]

Bid Ask unter 21 $

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.348.799 von Mr.Perfect am 27.06.07 14:55:35

Glaub nicht, dass so lange gewartet wird,
hoffe wir haben den Boden gesehen.

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.352.079 von carpediem2 am 27.06.07 17:21:19

Sieht so aus, dafür müßte es aber noch a bisserl steigen um den Trend zu bestätigen

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.352.284 von kyron7htx am 27.06.07 17:30:18

Tja, sollte nicht sein, zu 15 hätte ich mich nochmal ordentlich eingedeckt, jetzt ziehen die aber erstmal in die andere Richtung, auch nur recht

[kyron7htx]

Das sieht heute nach einem fetten grünen SK aus. So um die 24$ wär schon schön, gell

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.352.928 von kyron7htx am 27.06.07 18:01:48

23 usd sollten auch genug sein!!!!

[kyron7htx]

Auf zu 40$

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.348.799 von Mr.Perfect am 27.06.07 14:55:35

das is immer bitter wenn man höher zurückkaufen muss oder denn kurs nachrennnen!!

[Hufeland]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.353.080 von pagitz01 am 27.06.07 18:09:39

Pagitz,

ich denk du bist bei 31,00 raus

Haste schon wieder zugekauft?

Hufe

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.353.460 von Hufeland am 27.06.07 18:33:29

ja klar dazu hatte ich ja genug zeit

[carpediem2]

toller Chart heute...sieht aus wie mit dem Lineal gezogen,
Die ersten wieder über 23

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.353.080 von pagitz01 am 27.06.07 18:09:39

pagitz, bin heute wieder zu 21,85$ eingestiegen.

als ich sah wie es zu beginn runter ging und danach kontinuierlich hoch ging konnte ich es mir nicht verkneifen zuzuschlagen. zuerst ne order bei 21,60$ aber der kurs ging leider weiter und dann habe ich zu 21,85$ nochmals ne order reingestellt und wurde sekundenspäter voll bedient.

also nix mit höheren kursen eindecken

ich lerne dazu dank BR101 würde ich mal sagen

c-ya
mr.perfect

ps: bis freitag 25$

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.353.868 von Mr.Perfect am 27.06.07 18:54:25

abzüglich der spesen und nerven!!!!

frag ich mich ob sich das wirklich lohnt bei deiner stückzahl!!!

aber okay viel glück

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.353.916 von pagitz01 am 27.06.07 18:57:29

na, na!

meine stückzahl ist um 50% gestiegen ich bin für meine verhältnisse fett investiert und habe heute bis jetzt schon abzüglich den kosten eine gute summe gewonnen. wie gesagt, für meine verhältnisse

kommt schon gut.

c-ya

mr.perfect

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.354.130 von Mr.Perfect am 27.06.07 19:10:19

alles klar

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.338.204 von wohinistmeinGeld am 27.06.07 00:30:25

ein bißchen was hat sich schon verändert.
Vor Monaten waren hier mal die Mitbewerber einschließlich der Bilder der Fahrzeuge aufgelistet. Und plötzlich taucht mit Navistar unerwartet ein neuer auf und bekommt zu allem Überfluß auch noch den bisher größten Einzelauftrag. Also ich würde schon sagen, daß das gegenüber vor 1/2 Jahr eine neue Situation ist.


...also das mit Navistar war schon sehr überraschend, aber soweit ich mich errinnern kann war das MARP-Programm vor einem 1/2 Jahr nicht einmal halb so groß wie heute. Die angepeilte Stückzahl für 2008 gar nicht berücksichtigt!!

Ich werde einfach das Gefühl nicht los, daß dieser Auftrag an Navistar, auch Druck auf FRPT ausüben soll.

Auch wenn es heute schön nach oben geht, glaube ich das wir Kurse
<20$ sehen werden.

Es wird auch keine Mega-Aufträge geben, sondern immer schön in den Größenordungen wie bisher-wobei selbstverständlich auch die
Konkurrenz ihren Teil davon bekommt.

Der Bedarf an unseren Fahrzeugen ist über die nächsten 2-3 Jahre
jedoch so enorm, sodaß wir über die heutigen Kurse nur noch lachen
werden.

Also, long & strong!!

[BELGIEN]

o.k.

das jemand für 15 millionen dollar am schluß sich heute einkauft ist schon ungewöhnlich. auch wenn die letzten tage immer kurz vor börsenschluß kräftig eingekauft wurde.

die guests bei iv schnellten seit drei tagen in die höhe und auch bei w : o fanden sich erstaunlich viele leser ein.

die trades heute nach börsenschluß sind auch ebenso erstaunlich.

alles seltsam

BELGIEN

[BELGIEN]

die zahlen sind gut. up gehts.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1032863/0001104659070…



erstmal.

[Wolf_45_2002]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.356.619 von charlie01 am 27.06.07 20:58:26

>>>Auch wenn es heute schön nach oben geht, glaube ich das wir Kurse
<20$ sehen werden.<<<

Du glaubst also Kurse kleiner als 20 $ zu sehen ???

oder hast Du Dich vertan?

"Die wichtigsten Verhältniszeichen sind das Gleichheitszeichen (=) sowie die Größer-als-Zeichen (> und Kleiner-als-Zeichen (<. Die beiden letztgenannten Zeichen werden genutzt, um Ungleichungen auszudrücken."

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%B6%C3%9Fer-als-Zeichen

[hajowe]

Ein paar Seiten zurück wurde über einen möglichen Einstieg von Frank K. bei Quantum (QTWW) spekuliert. Hier ist nun das Filing zu der dort kürzlich erfolgten Kapitalerhöhung. Unter Punkt 7 (Type EX-99.1) findet sich eine Auflistung aller Investoren (dieser Kapitalerhöhung):

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166380/0001181431070…

Frank K. scheint nicht dabei zu sein, zumindest nicht mit Ashford Capital.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.359.947 von Wolf_45_2002 am 28.06.07 00:32:44

Du hast schon richtig gelesen, <20$. Ansonsten schönen Dank für deine Erläuterungen, wäre aber nicht nötig gewesen.

Ich habe es die letzten Tage hier schon des öfteren gesagt,
das wir durchaus Kurse <20§ sehen könnten.
Gestern zum Handelsauftakt lagen wir bei ca. 20,7$.
Die nächsten 1-2 Wochen werden es zeigen wohin die Reise geht,
wobei ich nach dem gestrigen Handelsverlauf eher auf 30$ tippe-
langfristig sowieso!!

gruß
charlie01

[charlie01]

ups, nicht § sondern $

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.361.746 von charlie01 am 28.06.07 09:33:27

ist sehr gut möglich dass wir die <20$ nochmals sehen.
es hängt sehr davon ab was wir auf den 1 juli bzw. die erste juli-woche serviert bekommen.
in diese richtung ist meine spekulation gegangen.
ich denke, dass wir bis morgen gut wieder bei rund 25$ stehen können. je nach dem evtl. noch am schluss höher da auf news AH am Freitag spekuliert wird. Wenn aber dort nichts kommt und anfangs nächster Woche auch nicht wird der Kurs wieder brökeln.
Dies nur meine Meinung und nicht nur, weil ich wieder dabei bin

wir werden sehen.

was mir gefällt sind aber die fetten blöcke AH. da ist was am laufen,.....


c-ya
mr.perfect

[Barde69]

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[BELGIEN]

hallo,

ausgestoppt mit 300 euro verlust beim letzten trading.
der wert ist ja weniger zu berechnen als jeder explorer. mag sein, wenn die anfangstage beim russel 2000 rum sind, daß etwas ruhe einkehrt und der kurs nicht mehr ohne wichtige news so volantil ist...

aber erstmal ohne mich.

vielleicht gehts ja heute oder morgen hoch, viel glück allen investierten.

BELGIEN

[pagitz01]

ich bin auch mnit der hälfte nur mit der hälfte raus und rein in wwat heute!!!!

mal sehen !!!!!

viel glück

[enna2]

Was wir gestern gut gemacht haben wurde fast vollständig wieder abgeben.
Momentan sind fast 9 Mio. Aktien short...und das hat sich ja wohl für die Jungs mehr als gerechnet in den letzten Tagen.

Wo steckt eigentlich Brasi ???

[coolrunning]

After Hours
Time (ET) After Hours
Price After Hours
Share Volume
16:24 $ 21.70 100
16:24 $ 21.69 200
16:22 $ 21.70 600
16:22 $ 21.70 100
16:19 $ 21.75 200
16:18 $ 22.643 559,200
16:13 $ 22.6807 8,200
16:09 $ 22.2455 2,420
16:07 $ 21.81 1,000
16:04 $ 21.73 300
16:04 $ 21.73 700
16:03 $ 21.69 196
16:03 $ 21.73 100
16:02 $ 23.09 100
16:01 $ 21.70 36,633
16:01 $ 21.69 313
16:01 $ 21.70 100
16:00 $ 22.8027 37,800


Mit 200 St. fast nen Dollar runter Das ist Börse...

Aber wieder ein großer Block !

Die müßten ja alle blöd sein

running

[Mr.Perfect]

rein chart-technisch sieht es nach einer w-formation aus. danach sollte es morgen zumindest wieder up gehen evtl. in den bereich um die 24$
naja, wenn man den linienchart ansieht sieht es echt nach W aus das aber morgen sich bestätigen muss

mal sehen, evtl. gibts AH noch ne news....

c-ya
mr.perfect

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.379.163 von Mr.Perfect am 28.06.07 22:52:01

BAE erleidet RIESENSCHLAPPE!

heutiger kontrakt beläuft sich über gerade mal 441!!! fahrzeuge. und wir haben immer noch fast 50 prozent vom kuchen.

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.379.842 von Barde69 am 28.06.07 23:41:27

ach ja - und wieder hauptsächlich cat 1-fahrzeuge!!!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Da kommt man nach Hause und dann das. Ist was passiert, hat wieder ein anderer Aufträge bekommen
Naja, ich bin selbst schuld wenn ich so blöd bin eine Aktie zu kaufen die in 1 Jahr über 1000% gemacht hat. Das kann nie gut gehen.

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.379.897 von wohinistmeinGeld am 28.06.07 23:45:05

hast du tatsächlich gelaubt, dass wir die einzigen bleiben? mit 40 prozent anteil von 23.000 fahrzeugen bin ich mehr als zufrieden!

das sind 4,600 cougars für fpi und die büffel... + ILS

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.379.943 von Barde69 am 28.06.07 23:48:51

ich glaube ich war der erste letztes Jahr, der darauf hingewiesen hat, daß Force die Aufträge niemals alle schaffen kann.
Die Frage jetzt ist ja nur, wieviel kommt überhaupt noch, daß es der größte Teil wird glaubt wohl auch keiner mehr, mit der Hälfte könnte man hoch zufrieden sein.

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.379.995 von wohinistmeinGeld am 28.06.07 23:53:53

Du bist nicht blöd. Warum gehen denn wohl größere Blöcke weg ?

Glaubst du, die, die mehrere Millionen in eine Order stecken sind nicht gut informiert ?
Glaubst du, die kaufen auf Höchstniveau ?
Die wissen ganz genau, wieviel Potential in FRPT steckt und wo der Kurs noch hingehen wird.
Also leg dich ganz entspannt zurück

Ich verkaufe nicht vor 40 Dollar !

running

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.385.494 von coolrunning am 29.06.07 09:03:16

Die jetzigen Verkäufe sind doch nur zum drücken gedacht.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.379.995 von wohinistmeinGeld am 28.06.07 23:53:53

ich glaube ich war der erste letztes Jahr, der darauf hingewiesen hat, daß Force die Aufträge niemals alle schaffen kann.

Ich kann mich an die Diskussion von letztem Jahr errinnern,
da ging es um die Frage wieviel FPI pro Monat produzieren kann-
ich meine es standen damals so Stückzahlen von 20/Monat im Raum,
und du warst der Meinung mehr könne FPI nicht produzieren.

Sobald Aufträge da sind wird die Produktion auf bis zu 400/Monat erhöht (incl. FD).

Das wir das komplette MRAP-Programm bedienen war noch nie und von keinem hier die Rede.

Die Frage jetzt ist ja nur, wieviel kommt überhaupt noch, daß es der größte Teil wird glaubt wohl auch keiner mehr, mit der Hälfte könnte man hoch zufrieden sein.

Warum denn immer so pessimistisch?

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.386.472 von charlie01 am 29.06.07 09:47:57

20 pro Monat? Das weiß ich jetzt auch nicht mehr, aber damals war auch das genze MRAP-Programm längst nicht so viel, das wurde erst später aufgestockt.
Jetzt sind 800 pro Monat angeboten, das wäre die Hälfte bis Ende 2008, mehr geht nicht,- beim derzeitigen Stand.

[kyron7htx]

Pre market. 21,90$/22,15$

[kyron7htx]

Leise geworden hier, haben wohl alle die Hosen voll

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.392.148 von kyron7htx am 29.06.07 14:27:45

Hallo,

im Amiboard haben sich mittlerweile derart viele Müllpostings angesammelt, dass keiner mehr quasi lesenswert von Schrott trennen kann.

Einigen werden die Analystenkommentare trotzdem aufgefallen sein, poste sie aber hier auch nochmal. Hier wird trotz eines potenziellen weiteren Auftrags für OSK und seinen Bushmaster im Cat2 ein recht positiver Ausblick gegeben. Bin sehr froh, wenn der endlich offiziell ist und wir mehr Transparenz die Verteilung betreffend bekommen. In der Aktie steckt derzeit zu viel Umsicherheit.

@Brasi: wäre schön, wenn du ein wenig Zeit findest und deine derzeitige Meinung mit uns teilst. Es wäre schade, wenn du dich nach der vielen Arbeit, die du mit dem Aufbau des Forums hattest, dich nun zurückziehst. Mir fehlen deine Analysen jedenfalls sehr.


CE Unterberg note
Force Protection Inc.
(FRPT5,6,7,8,9 $21.69) Buy
FRPT: $212 Million MRAP Award to BAE

* Even post the $212 million mostly Cat I award to BAE Systems
(BAESY--$32.75, NR) last night, Force continues to dominate MRAP
procurements. To date Force was won close to half the MRAP awards, and a
more impressive 84% of the Cat II awards.

* However, According to Australian press (Courier Mail), a
delivery award to Oshkosh (OSK--$63.53-NR) for its Cat 2 offering
(Thales' Bushmaster) is within days of signing. The article cites an
award for up to 1,500. This will be negatively perceived, we believe
since Cat 2 is Force Protection's sweet spot.

* It is important to keep in mind the original split between
Category I and Category II vehicles was 33% Cat I and 67% Cat II. Force
has won 30% of the Cat I vehicles awarded to date, but 84% of the Cat
II. Plus, the Cat II vehicles have a higher ASP. Over time, we think
Force's market share in Cat I will rise, and its share in Cat II fall,
and our 42% total market share still seems reasonable. But at least in
the short term, some will fret over that estimate due to last night's
award and the potential upcoming OSK award.

* We believe the military will continue to award contracts based
on two metrics: success in the testing and ability to manufacture. Once
fielding begins, we think the additional criteria of field performance
will be added to the mix. This give FRPT an advantage for now since its
vehicles have the greatest amount of field performance and will pressure
the company to add capacity as quickly as possible, which it is doing.

* Our $32 price target is based on the shares trading at 22.5x our
2008 EPS estimate of $1.43. Risks to achieving this target include
inability to obtain supplies assumed in the ramp, funding for the MRAP
program and potential reduction in forces in Iraq.

Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission and National Association Of
Securities Dealers requirements, all incoming and outgoing e-mail of C.E.
Unterberg, Towbin is subject to review by the Compliance Department. Please note
that C.E. Unterberg, Towbin does not allow the use of e-mail to request,
authorize, or effect the purchase or sale of any security, to send fund transfer
instructions, or to effect any other transactions. Any such request, orders, or
instructions that you send will not be accepted and will not be processed.

----------------------------

Thomas Weisel comments per 2 sources
Force Protection-FRPT BAE Systems wins expected MRAP order-OW@TWPT
Thomas Weisel believes the DoD has funding for an additional 500-1,500 MRAP vehicles remaining from the FY07 supplemental, leaving the door open for one or more near-term orders. They continue to believe that FRPT's Cougar vehicle will maintain a 50% MRAP market share despite BAE's win and finds the risk/reward in shares attractive.



Force Protection: Remain confident that FRPT will receive additional orders
and maintain a 50%-plus MRAP share- Thomas Weisel (21.69)

Thomas Weisel notes FRPT's valuation remains attractive noting it trades at
13.2x their 2008E EPS estimate, which is based on a conservative production
scenario that they believe has continued room for upside from both MRAP and
Cheetah production. They believe the 13.2x 2008E P/E is attractive, given that
it is at a discount to defense suppliers peer group at 17.8x, they expect the
MRAP program to grow as the Army finalizes its requirements, the strong
potential market for Cheetah is not being fully appreciated and FRPT remains
an acquisition candidate. Firm acknowledges that FRPT is heavily influenced by
news flow, and that another co winning MRAP awards could have a short-term
impact on the stock, but they remain confident that FRPT will receive
additional sizeable orders and maintain a 50%-plus MRAP market share.

[diver47]

ojeh allerh,zeit einzukaufen.so wird geld vermehrt.gruß an alle die noch da sind.

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.396.564 von Barde69 am 29.06.07 18:16:30

Wenn dem so ist, ist ja alles in Butter. Sind halt Schwankungen wie bei jeder Aktie. Sollte bald wieder aufwärts gehen. Nächstes ATH-Ziel sollte um die 36$-38$ legen.

[kyron7htx]

liegen

[kyron7htx]

Wir haben am 17.01.2007 vom ATH 24,30$ bis 07.03.2007 14,55$ 40,1236% abgegeben. Von da an ging es auf ein neues ATH am 22.05.2007 auf 31,16$. Von da wieder runter bis auf jetzt heute den 29.06.2007 auf 21,10$ entspricht einem Minus von 32,29%. Also garnichts los! Wir haben vor der nächsten Rallye nach oben sogar nocht etwas Konsolidierungraum nach unten frei!

[mc-plop]

Ich befürchte ja das uns der prognostizierte Bushmaster-auftrag von 1500 stück dann deutlich unter die 20 $-Marke treiben wird.

Dann dürfte der Spuk aber vorbei sein und der Aufwärtstrend Richtung 40 $ pps bis ende des jahres fortgesetzt werden.

Force wird in den nächsten Wochen wohl auch noch mindestens einen MRAP-auftrag bekommen plus Buffalo-order plus Cheetah...

Aber ich teile wiegesagt auch die Meinung das wir die 20 $ noch mal von unten sehen werden...

[kyron7htx]

Wie gestern pünktlich 21:10 US-Zeit wird das Teil runtergedrückt.

[Rokky100]

http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.jsp?url=fis_story.asp%3…

[illi1]

wieder ein stück ....

General Dynamics Delivers First MRAP Vehicles from Alabama
Ticker Symbol: U:GD U:FRPT



STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , has delivered its first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the U.S. Marine Corps from Anniston, Ala., less than 120 days after the company received its first production order for the new product.

"This milestone demonstrates our commitment to rapidly provide the Marine Corps with the protected vehicles essential for combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Rick Gillette, senior vice president of production, delivery and support for General Dynamics Land Systems. "General Dynamics and our partners -- Force Protection, Anniston Army Depot and local subcontractors -- are fully engaged in building these life-saving vehicles while increasing our combined production capacity to deliver 1,000 vehicles per month early next year, if necessary. Our success to date is the combination of teamwork, funding and commitment by all involved."

Two General Dynamics assembly operations are being created in Alabama for the combined production with Force Protection Inc. of 1,125 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps' Mine Resistant Ambush Protected program. Force Protection and General Dynamics have formed a joint venture, Force Dynamics, to share in the production and program management of MRAP contracts. The Alabama sites will build more than 350 of Force Protection's Category I 4x4 and Category II 6x6 Cougar vehicles by January 2008.

The 80,000-square foot main General Dynamics assembly site for MRAP vehicles will eventually employ 220 new workers in Oxford, Ala. A supporting production site on Anniston Army Depot will employ 50 new workers. General Dynamics Land Systems currently employs 240 workers on the depot building Fox and Stryker combat vehicles and the Abrams tank gunner's primary sight.

Anniston Army Depot will partner with General Dynamics and perform a share of the MRAP work. General Dynamics also contracted with BR Williams to operate a warehouse in Oxford to support the new production operations.

General Dynamics currently employs approximately 700 workers throughout Alabama. These new positions will increase total General Dynamics' employment in the state to nearly 1,000.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 82,600 people worldwide and had 2006 revenues of $24.1 billion. More information about the company is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

Force Protection is a leading ballistics research and manufacturing enterprise, specializing in the development and production of highly reinforced armored personnel carriers that are designed to save soldiers' lives by shielding them from the deadly effects of roadside bombs, or IEDs, which have become a leading killer of U.S. troops in Iraq. The trucks' unique, V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of IED blasts away >from the vehicle, keeping soldiers inside safe and alive, and have become the proven response to an emerging global threat to U.S. troops. Its leading models include the 23 ton "Buffalo", a uniquely-designed mine clearance vehicle with a reinforced mechanical arm, and the family of "Cougar" vehicles, both of whose mine and ballistic protection capabilities are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. Visit the company's website at www.forceprotection.net.

General Dynamics Land Systems



CONTACT: Pete Keating, [phone], Cell: [phone]



Web site: http://www.generaldynamics.com/

http://www.forceprotection.net/

[wohinistmeinGeld]

wäre schön wenn man mal nach Hause kommen könnte ohne das man gleich wieder erschreckt wird.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.400.904 von illi1 am 29.06.07 22:30:58

jep und trotzdem ging der kurs dann runter ... war nämlich nicht nachbörslich.... komisch oder ?

[coolrunning]

Ja sicher ist es schön, wenn man indirekt an Aufträge kommt - durch Kooperationspartner.
Wir wissen aber auch eins: FRPT hatte nicht besonders gute Margen. Die letzten Zahlen haben gezeigt, das hier noch gearbeitet bzw. verbessert werden muss.

Zur Beurteilung des Kurspreises werden natürlich auch die zukünftigen Reparaturen, Inspektionen etc. mit einfließen. Hier erhofft man sich ja bessere Margen.

Wenn nun ein Kooperationspartner den Auftrag erhält, läßt der sich sicher nicht die Nachfolgeaufträge (eben diese Reparaturen und Inspektionen) "vom Brot" nehmen.

Welche Spannen als Subunternehmer drin sind, werden wir später noch erfahren, aber doll werden die nicht sein.

Time will tell....

running

[coolrunning]

Und Mellissa sticht auch wieder zu


By Melissa Davis
Senior Writer
6/29/2007 3:00 PM EDT

Force Protection (FRPT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr - Rating) is holding its breath for a last-minute victory lap.

The deadline for the South Carolina-based defense contractor to win another big contract is looming, since the U.S. military is set to finish handing out its first round of awards for mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs) by the end of the month. The company has long been favored to dominate the MRAP program but has seen rivals, such as Navistar (NAVZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr), chipping away at its lead.

Indeed, late Thursday, none other than scandalized BAE Systems -- suspected of bribing foreign officials for other military business -- claimed one of the remaining first-round MRAP awards for itself. A U.S.-based subsidiary of the British defense giant landed a $212 million deal to supply 441 MRAP vehicles for the war on terror.

The award came just days after BAE revealed that the Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe of the company. Justice officials suspect that BAE may have funneled money to a Saudi prince in exchange for his help in securing an $86 billion weapons deal. The company has denied any wrongdoing.

BAE's new MRAP order took a toll on Force Protection in the meantime. Force Protection's stock, pressured this month by mounting competitive threats, fell more than 5% to $20.47 -- an eight-week low -- earlier Friday.


running

[coolrunning]

Force Protection Inc
General Dynamics Venture Delivers First Cougar Truck to Marines

By Edmond Lococo

June 29 (Bloomberg) -- General Dynamics Corp., the largest maker of armored vehicles for the U.S. military, delivered its first Cougar blast-resistant truck to the Marine Corps as part of its joint venture with Force Protection Inc.

Delivery of the first Cougar built entirely by General Dynamics in Anniston, Alabama, occurred yesterday. More than 350 of the trucks will be built there by January, General Dynamics spokesman Peter Keating said today in an interview.

Monthly production at the Alabama facilities will reach 80 vehicles by November, Keating said. The Marine Corps is leading the military effort to buy Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, and may spend $8.4 billion over two years for as many as 7,700.

The joint venture, called Force Dynamics, will increase total production capacity at all plants to as much as 1,000 vehicles per month early next year ``if necessary,'' Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics said in a statement today.

Force Protection, based in Ladson, South Carolina, has won awards valued at more than $770 million to produce more than 1,580 trucks since January, and it splits the awards evenly with General Dynamics through the joint venture. The venture was created in November to help Force Protection increase production as the U.S. military steps up purchases of the trucks to protect troops in Iraq and Afghanistan from homemade bombs.

Shares of General Dynamics dropped 78 cents to $78.22 at 4:20 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. Force Protection fell $1.05 to $20.64 in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail] .


running

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.406.080 von coolrunning am 30.06.07 10:22:47

die Reparaturen und Wartungen von den Fahrzeugen die sie herstellen werden sie doch wohl auch bekommen, sie haben ja auch die Ersatzteile.
Wäre das nicht so würde ich meine Gewinne bei den Ersatzteilen machen, und dann aber richtig. Oder darf jeder diese Ersatzteile nachmachen?

Das ist eben das Problem wenn man eine kleine Firma ist und gar nicht in der Lage ist Großaufträge auszuführen, da kann man sich so übernehmen das man irgendwann am Ende ist.

Wir haben hier gerade 2 große Umbauarbeiten die öffentlich ausgeschrieben werden mußten. Da hat ein einheimischer Zimmermann ein Angebot abgegeben das alle um Längen schlägt, nicht im Preis, aber an der Qualitätszusage. Es geht da um 1/2 Mio EUR und eine Zeitvorgabe von 2 Monaten. Es hat noch nicht mal richtig angefangen, da muß er feststellen, daß er mit seinen 4 Mitarbeiter das unmöglich schaffen kann und hat jetzt Subunternehmer dazu genommen. Das Ende steht schon fest, Insolvenz angemeldet.

[Guerilla Investor]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.399.573 von kyron7htx am 29.06.07 21:16:41

Würdest du die Freundlichkeit besitzen und mir dein Posting an
Hand dieses Chartbildes ein wenig näher erläutern ...?

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.416.095 von Guerilla Investor am 30.06.07 21:54:32

Mein Gott---die ewig gestrigen.

Trainer marxistisch-leninistische Dialektik

Ich suche: Kampfgenossen

Du weißt schon,daß die Abkürzung USPD aufgrund einstweiliger Verfügungen untersagt wurde.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.417.049 von meier1 am 30.06.07 23:43:50

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.416.095 von Guerilla Investor am 30.06.07 21:54:32

was soll man denn aus einem Chart über 7 Tage rauslesen?

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.417.420 von wohinistmeinGeld am 01.07.07 00:27:01

Mußt unter Info schauen.

[Guerilla Investor]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.417.049 von meier1 am 30.06.07 23:43:50

Danke ... ich werde es demnächst wieder ändern, falls die Staatsorgane darauf bestehen

[coolrunning]

IV:
Cougars and Buffalos hundreds of times Safer than armored Humvees?
According to Defense Secretary Gates at a House and Senate Sea Power and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee meeting on may 10 when speaking about existing Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, “Our experience is that Marines in these vehicles have been four or five times safer than a Marine in an armored Humvee”.

According to Force Protection, their vehicles have been attacked over 2000 times by mines and IEDs and there has only been once incident where there were fatalities.

The incident involving fatalities are one in which the terrorists began specially targeting the mine clearing Buffalo for destruction. Eventually, they were able to position a specially made Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP) that breached the vehicle’s defenses.

An armored Humvee on the other hand can be destroyed by most IEDs and mines and there is no need to build specially designed EFP devices to destroy an armored Humvee. Statistics for how many IEDs or mines on average it takes to destroy an armored Humvee are not given by the military. Yet, from the many reports that trickle out of Iraq and Afghanistan, it is clear that armored Humvees don’t survive multiple IED and mine hits without incurring casualties.

An optimistic estimate is that an armored Humvee would survive 10 IED or mine explosions without a fatality. If that estimate is close to being correct, this makes the Cougar and Buffalo 200 times safer than an armored Humvee. In reality, the statistic of the Buffalo and Cougar being 200 times safer than an armored Humvee is an underestimate because terrorists built an EFP device specially targeting a Buffalo mine clearing vehicle. The typical device that will sometimes destroy a Humvee depending on how close the device is to the Humvee would never cause casualties in a Cougar or Buffalo.

One criticism of the MRAP program is that insurgents and terrorists can simply make more advanced IEDs and mines and destroy MRAP vehicles. This has prompted a call for vehicles that can survive when attacked by EFPs.

The reality is that if most vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan were Cougar or Buffalo MRAP vehicles, or even some of the less well protected MRAP vehicles, that the only way to cause casualties to the American Forces would be to use more advanced mines and IEDs.

But to do this would require the import into Iraq and Afghanistan of large amounts of high quality explosives and the manufacture of more difficult to make parts. Currently, IEDs and mines are manufactured mainly with explosives scavenged from ammunition depots left behind by Saddam. The parts needed from outside of Iraq to make mines and IEDs are mainly electronics for remote detonation of the mines and IEDs as well as detonators. These are relatively small and hard to find when mixed with normal imported goods. Large amounts of high quality explosives are more difficult to smuggle and the source of such explosives is more easily traced back to where they were manufactured.

The end result is that each more advanced mine and IED would require a lot more resources to manufacture such that they become marginally effective against the Cougar and Buffalo MRAP vehicle.

What makes an advanced mine or IED more effective is that they direct a larger percentage of the explosive power in a certain direction. Instead of the explosive force being directed uniformly away from the mine or IED, the explosive force is directed in the direction that the mine or IEDs is oriented to attack.

The problem for terrorists and insurgents is that orienting the explosive device is not simple. They will no longer be able to simply place it on the ground and expect it to be effective. They have to somehow place it in such a way that it directs the force straight at the vehicle. If it is placed such that the explosive force is directed at an angle to the vehicle armor, the device will not be effective. If it is placed too far from the vehicle, it will also be ineffective.

Therefore, to attack vehicles such as Cougars or Buffalos, terrorists and insurgents in Iraq would need to import large quantities of high quality explosives, spend much more time designing and building the IEDs and mines, then somehow place them in such a way that they point directly at vehicles passing by them and are close enough to damage the vehicles.

If terrorists are successful in building significant numbers of sophisticated IEDs and mines and placing them where they are effective, the vehicle designer of the Cougar and Buffalo already have an add-on armor package that will render EFPs and the newer types of IEDs called multi-slug IEDs ineffective.

The problem with the Cougar and Buffalo is that these vehicle types are relatively expensive. However, a new type of MRAP vehicle called the Cheetah will soon be available. It is faster, smaller, lighter and less expensive than the Cougar and Buffalo yet has the same type of protection against mines and IEDs. It can be deployed in large numbers as a replacement for the Humvee. The Cheetah also has additional armor available to render most of the more advanced IEDs and mines ineffective if needed.

Force Protection and partners provided the department of Defense with a proposal to provide up to 12,100 of the Cougar and Buffalo to the military by December 2008. The proposal depends on getting sufficient orders to fund the ramp-up needed to produce 1000 vehicles per month.

However, the Defense Department’s earlier strategy to get multiple vendors for MRAP vehicles depends on giving multiple contracts to various vendors.

Many of the vendors that would like a MRAP contract have no experience making armor vehicles or did not have a good MRAP vehicle. Therefore, as these vehicles fail testing and are subsequently modified and retested to see if it is possible for them to pass with modifications, it is taking more time that originally given for testing MRAP vehicles.

Even BAE, a large defense manufacturer had difficulty getting its MRAP vehicle to pass testing but finally was able to pass after several attempts and was subsequently given a production contract. So far, Force Protection’s Cougar and Buffalo passed MRAP testing, Navistar’s MaxxPro and BAE’s RG33 has passed (based on contract awards). It is believed by many that the Bushmaster has recently passed testing as well but has not been given a contract but is expected to get one. If the Bushmaster gets a contract, then the Defense department will have four vendors for vehicles.

Of the four vendors with vehicles, only the Cougar and Buffalo are proven in combat by American forces. The Bushmaster has been fairly effective but has little time in combat and is therefore difficult to rate. The Bushmaster has had reliability and production issues in the past but has been known to survive a handful of mine and IED blasts. It is not known how well the MaxxPro, the RG33 will do in combat.

One figure given for possible Bushmaster contracts is 1500 vehicles. If that size contract were given, then this would leave perhaps $900 million left in the funds for MRAP vehicles. This leaves enough funds for smaller contracts to some of the other MRAP vendors or enough funds to place a follow on order for Cougars that would fund the initial 12,100 vehicle ramp-up of Cougars by December 2008.

running

[coolrunning]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-05-17-army-mrap…

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-07-01-mrap-prod…

running

[diver47]

habe heute morgen dritten nachschlag gek.ich hoffe die zeitb. tickt schon.

[reckless]

Grüß euch alle zusammen hier!
Es ist das erste Mal, daß ich hier poste. Ich verfolge unsere Forcie schon seit November 06, habe schon recht gut verdient mit dieser Aktie, und bin schon wieder recht dick investiert!!
Zuerst einen Dank für all die informativen und substanziellen Beiträge in diesem Thread!!
Das findet man nicht überall in diesem Forum!!!
Ich bin nach wie vor bullish eingestellt für dieses Unternehmen, was im Hintergrund abgeht, wer die Fäden bei Auftragsvergaben wie diese an das Pink sheet Unternehmen Navistar zieht, werden wir natürlich, abseits von offiziellen Meldungen und von einigen Ami-Boards, die einige Teilnehmer hier reinposten - Dank sei ihnen sicher - wohl kaum erfahren!
Nicht erwähnt gefunden habe ich hier den sehr konstruktiven Artikel über minensichere Fahrzeuge im Börse-Online Magazin Nr.26 - 21/06 -28/06/07, in dem besonders unsere Forcie explizit vorgestellt wurde.
Demzufolge wird für 2008 ein Umsatz von 1400Mio$ angepeilt / Ergebnis je Aktie 07e: 0,64/ 08e:1,46! Dies entspräche einem 08e KGV von 17,3! Empfehlung: KAUFEN! Da wäre genug Spielraum nach oben, nicht zu vergessen die potenzielle Übernahme durch einige der Grossen, wie General Dynamics!
Es werden dem Unternehmen trotz Konkurrenz glänzende Wachstumsaussichten zugetraut!!
Der Jahreschart scheint intakt, wie weit die Konsolidierung uns nach unten ziehen wird können, ist schwer zu sagen...letzter Anstieg nicht geschafft...verheißt eigentlich nichts Gutes für die die unmittelbare Zukunft...noch nachkaufen oder doch zuwarten??

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.446.442 von reckless am 02.07.07 12:01:56

15,00 € von vorhin sind schon sehr verlockend zum nachkaufen, ich denke aber das nach der Bushmaster-contract-bekanntgabe Force durch die 20 $ rutschen wird und man bei 14 € nachkaufen kann.

[reckless]

Und noch einen interessanten Artikel habe ich im 'Time' Magazine vol.169, Nr.26 -from June 25 - July 2/07, titled: 'The Enemy's New Tools' gefunden: Da wird aus der Sicht eines Bombenbastlers, eines gewissen Abdallah, an electronics engineer by training, berichtet, der gewissermaßen von zu Hause aus, let's say, aus eienem old radio walkie-talkie einen trigger(Auslöser) für eine ferngesteuerte IED(improvised explosive devices), in 2 Stunden basteln kann, Enternung 90 Meter!!
Es scheint so eine Art Räuber-Beute Spiel zu sein: Die Beute - in unserem Fall Forcie- entwickelt bessere Gerätschaften with better survivability, worauf die Räuber mit immer ausgeklügelten IEDs antworten.
Quotation: The insurgents (Aufständischen) have upgraded their weaponry, having produced hundreds of huge IEDs more destructive than ever. These new bombs are being buried deep in dirt tracks that are likely to be used by American patrols. Some of the bombs are planted in sewers(Abwasserkanälen)...their concrete lining (Betonummantelung) would direct most of the force of an explosion upward - enough to 'turn an Abrams tank into an airplane.'
Solche Aussagen werden von U.S. Commanders mit Skeptizismus begegnet...There have been no reports of any Abrams tanks being taken out by an IED ... but there's anecdotal evidence that deep-buried bombs are having devastating(verheerend) effect on other heavily armored vehicles, even those designed to withstand large explosions.
Und jetzt kommts(the plot thickens: In April a video posted on the internet showed several Cougars and Nyala RG-31s-being blown up by IEDs. The video showed militants using deep-buried explosives to target vehicles meant to find and disable roadside bombs, like the Buffalo counter IED vehicle and the Meerkat mine detector. The video's ominous title: 'Hunting the minesweepers.'
Naja, wenn dies so stimmt, würde es bedeuten, daß bereits mehr als eines 'unserer' Fahrzeuge dahingerafft wurde!!!
Nicht zum Beunruhigen gedacht, da ich ja vorher in einem Beitrag gelesen habe, daß Forcie ihre Fahrzeuge zusätzlich panzern könne!!
Katz und Maus Spiel halt zwischen Räuber und Beute!!

[coolrunning]

IN THE NEWS

General Dynamics Delivers First MRAPs, Contracts Continue To Flow
Author: Geoff Fein
Publisher: Defense Daily
Date: 07/02/2007

General Dynamics [GD] delivered its first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Marine Corps less than 120 days after the company received its first production order for the new product, the company reported.

Two General Dynamics assembly operations are being created in Alabama for the combined production with Force Protection Inc. [FRPT] of 1,125 vehicles for the Marine Corps' MRAP program. Force Protection and General Dynamics have formed a joint venture, Force Dynamics LLC, to share in the production and program management of MRAP contracts. The Alabama sites will build more than 350 of Force Protection's Category I 4x4 and Category II 6x6 Cougar vehicles by January 2008, according to General Dynamics.

"This milestone demonstrates our commitment to rapidly provide the Marine Corps with the protected vehicles essential for combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan," Rick Gillette, senior vice president of production, delivery and support for General Dynamics Land Systems, said in a statement.

Last week, the Navy awarded BAE SYSTEMS a $213.9 million delivery order for 425 Category I and 16 Category II MRAP vehicles, the company reported. It was the second MRAP order given to BAE. In February, the company received a $55.4 million contract for 90 MRAP vehicles (Defense Daily, Feb. 26).

"The highly survivable RG33 4x4 provides an enhanced degree of mission flexibility," Raj Rajagopal, president for BAE Ground Systems, said in a statement. "The RG33 series offers both improved survivability and more volume under armor than any other mine protected vehicle and incorporates the latest designs in protecting against improvised explosive devices."

The contract also includes 16 Category II MRAP 6x6 vehicles configured as ambulances and an additional variant, the company said. The RG33L MRAP ambulance vehicle can accommodate several litter and ambulatory patients via a novel litter lift system. The vehicle also provides space for a medic work station and key medical equipment, according to BAE.

"This highly mobile and survivable vehicle will allow Marines and soldiers to receive immediate medical care in a combat environment and we are pleased that the RG33L was chosen for this critical mission role." Matt Riddle, Wheeled Vehicle Programs vice president for BAE, according to the statement.

Production will be performed at BAE's York, Pa., and Aiken, S. C., facilities and major partner facilities in Lansing and Charlotte, Mich.

The Navy has repeatedly stated it anticipated awarding a number of MRAP contracts in June. Besides BAE's award, on June 19, the Navy awarded Force Protection Industries, Inc. a $221.6 million firm-fixed-priced delivery order for an additional 395 Category I and 60 Category II.

Force Protection Industries Inc. was the first company to successfully complete the testing program. In April, the Navy awarded them a $481.4 million contract for 1,000 vehicles (Defense Daily, June 1).

In January, the Marine Corps awarded test vehicle contracts to nine companies for the MRAP vehicle program.

Since then, the Navy has awarded International Military and Government LLC (IMG) a $623 million contract for 1,200 MRAP. In addition, Force Dynamics, received a $67.4 million contract award to produce 125 vehicles for its MRAP (Defense Daily, Feb. 15);

In February, General Dynamics was awarded $11 million for 10 Category I and 10 Category II MRAP vehicles; Oshkosh Truck Corp. [OSK] received $30.6 million for 100 Category I MRAP vehicles; and Protected Vehicles, Inc. (PVI) received $37.4 million for 60 Category II MRAP vehicles (Defense Daily, Feb. 26).

The current Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) approved number for MRAP is 7,774. However, the Army is supposed to come back and provide a plan for 17,700 vehicles, if that is in fact their ultimate requirement, (Defense Daily, June 11).

running

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.446.578 von mc-plop am 02.07.07 12:10:10

Im Moment 22,05 - 22,15 $

Wirst noch etwas warten müssen.... vielleicht Jahre

running

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.451.511 von coolrunning am 02.07.07 17:06:34

Eigentlich will ich ja gar nicht darauf warten, bin ja selbst gut investiert, hätte nichts dagegen schnurstracks auf die 30 $ zumarschieren...

Aber der Markt und die dazugehörigen Schreiberlinge werden FRPT denke ich trotzdem ganz schön fleddern wenn der Bushmaster-contract bekanntgegeben wird...

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 26.408.583 von Papasimon am 22.12.06 20:44:43

war das hier schon reingestellt ?

The Pentagon Releases Orders for 884 Additional Armored Vehicles :
News June. 25, 2007
MRAP
M1117 ASV
Cougar
RG-31

The Pentagon is releasing another batch of orders for armored vehicles, as part of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) and other armored vehicle programmes. The new orders cover additional orders from Force protection and International, for 395 Category I (Cougar) vehicles and 76 Category II vehicles (60 from Force Protection and 16 from International). Under a parallel program the Army is buying at Textron Systems 369 additional M1117 armored cars. However, with production capacity running short with all US based armored vehicle production facilities, deliveries of the recently awarded orders are to be fulfilled only next year. The US Army is also buying additional 44 RG-31 Mk 5 vehicles from BAE Systems, these vehicles produced by OMG in South Africa and are scheduled for delivery within 4 – 5 months.

The recent orders were issued by the US Navy, on behalf of US Marine Corps Systems Command and the US Army.

The USMC, managing the MRAP program, awarded Force Protection Industries a fourth production order for 395 Category I and 60 Category II Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, worth $221 million. The vehicles are expected to be delivered within 18 months. International Military and Government LLC (IMG) received a third delivery order worth $8 million for additional 16 Category II (CAT II) MRAP vehicles, to be delivered by February 2008. The previous order awarded to International covered about 1,000 Category I vehicles.

The U.S. Army ordered RG-31 Km5 and M1117 ASV to fulfil other missions, as part of ongoing orders running in parralel to the MRAP program.

The Army ordered 44 RG-31 Mk5 Mine Protected Vehicles. The $20 million covers the delivery of 44 vehicles, to be delivered within 4-5 months. U.S. forces have previously ordered or received 448 RG-31 vehicles, including 265 Mk5s for the U.S. Army and Special Operations Command (SOCOM), and 24 Mk5s for the U.S. Marine Corps under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
Under a separate contract the Army also added a procurement order for 369 M1117 armored security vehicles (ASV) under a contract worth $255.5 million awarded to Textron Marine & Land, to deliver. The framework order was awarder in 2006. With this award, the total number of ASVs produced or under contract is now at 1729 vehicles, of which some 950 vehicles were built to date. Production and deliveries of the ASV are continuing at Textron Marine & Land with firm contracts through at least October 2008.

The ASV is used by the United States Army for its military police, convoy protection and Field Artillery Combat Observation and Lasing Teams (COLT). Its record of performance, reliability and survivability in the field is impeccable. More than 750 ASVs have been deployed in the Global War on Terrorism in support of combat missions.

running

[mc-plop]

Müsst ihr euch reinziehen, REAL AMERICAN STYLE !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nikmtGXe8wU


USA !!! USA !!! USA !!!

[Demolitionman]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.452.414 von mc-plop am 02.07.07 17:56:04

Ist das das Werbevideo von FRPT?

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.453.581 von Demolitionman am 02.07.07 18:59:42

Ja das gibts irgendwie auch auf der FRPT-Homepage zu sehen laut IV.

[EquityResearch]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.451.781 von mc-plop am 02.07.07 17:20:21

@ mc-plop

Sag mal was hat das mit dem Bushmaster - Contract auf sich? Kannst du mir das erklären?

Beste Grüße

ER

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.452.414 von mc-plop am 02.07.07 17:56:04

Den Amis scheint es zu gefallen, oder warum geht der Kurs so ab!

sampler

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.453.659 von EquityResearch am 02.07.07 19:03:07

Oshkosh kooperiert mit Thales

US Army buys Bushmasters from Australia

Posted Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:26pm AEST
Updated Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:53pm AEST

Map: Bendigo 3550
Bendigo defence manufacturer Thales Australia is on the brink of securing a deal to build armoured vehicles for the United States Army.

Thales expects to win a deal within days to supply 1,500 Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers to the US.

The deal will be worth several hundred million dollars and some of the vehicles will be built in Bendigo.

The Bushmaster is already used by the Australian Defence Force and the executive director of the Australia Defence Association, Neil James, says the US Army has been impressed with its performance.

"The simple thing about the Bushmaster is it's a proven performer," he said.

"It's performing very well and the ones that have been attacked in Iraq and Afghanistan have done very well."

The US Army's Humvee personnel carrier has seen its relative lack of armour exposed by roadside bomb attacks in Iraq, with troops in the field improvising extra armour to improve their safety.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/29/1965632.htm

[wohinistmeinGeld]

tja, so fließen die Aufträge dahin.
Man könnte mit dem Kursverlauf heute ja zufrieden sein, wenn die letzte Std. nicht wäre.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.454.330 von wohinistmeinGeld am 02.07.07 19:32:40

warte mal ab!!!!

das kommt schon noch und in weiterer folge mit service und kleinere aufträge!!!

stehen wir da auch mal auf 50 usd !!!

[sampler]

Knapp vor Tageshoch geschlossen

Ist das Nichts?

sampler

[Gexe006]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…

FRPT:US
Force Protection Inc
Army Approved to Buy Up to 17,770 Blast-Proof Trucks (Update1)

By Edmond Lococo

July 2 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Army won approval from a Defense Department panel to increase its purchases of blast- proof trucks as much as sevenfold to protect troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Army is now authorized to purchase as many as 17,770 of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, through the end of next year, Lieutenant Colonel Carl Ey, a U.S. Army spokesman, said in an e-mailed statement today. The Army previously was cleared to buy 2,500 of the trucks.

The Army is looking for tougher vehicles to protect soldiers from makeshift bombs, the leading cause of U.S. deaths in Iraq. In May, acting Army Secretary Pete Geren recommended spending as much as $19.4 billion for more than 17,000 of the trucks. That request required approval from a Pentagon panel which met last week.

The trucks have blast-deflecting V-shaped hulls which are four times safer than traditional flat-bottomed vehicles, according to the U.S. Marine Corps, which is coordinating purchases of the trucks for all branches of the military.

Improvised explosives accounted for 63 percent of the 2,921 fatalities in Iraq as of June 23, according to Pentagon data.

Since January, the Marine Corps has awarded $1.7 billion in orders for the trucks to six manufacturers. The largest awards have gone to Ladson, South Carolina-based Force Protection Inc.; Navistar International Corp.'s International Military and Government LLC unit in Warrenville, Illinois; and BAE Systems Plc in London.

Force Protection gained $1.93, or 9.4 percent, to $22.57 at 4 p.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market Composite trading. Shares of Navistar rose $3.13, or 4.7 percent, to $69.13 in over-the-counter trading.

The Army's approval to buy the trucks was reported earlier by USA Today.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail] .

Last Updated: July 2, 2007 16:46 EDT

[Gexe006]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837275?q=frpt

01.07 Large Block Owners 321
15.06 309

Monthly Rotation
Number of Shares Value of Change (MM)
Buyers 7/1/07 30,000,298 $523.68
Sellers 7/1/07 10,304,253 $153.66

Institutional Holders 64% am 15.06 u.01.07

[coolrunning]

Nachbörslich 23,18-23,30 $

Sieht doch gut aus.

Gute Nacht

running

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.455.641 von pagitz01 am 02.07.07 20:25:31

endlich mal nicht am Schluß wieder runter, da geh ich doch viel besser gelaunt ins Bett.

[charlie01]

Hallo und guten Tag,

das war dann wohl gestern der Startschuss in Richtung ==> ???
Restrisiko bei einem Auftrag an die Konkurrenz.

Der Markt für diese "Vehicle" ist jedoch weltweit so enorm,
das es selbst KMW gemerkt hat und den "GRIZZLY" entworfen hat.

http://www.army-guide.com/eng/article/article.php?forumID=74…

ansonsten schönen Tag noch.

P.S.: US Börsen heute verkürzte Handelszeit, morgen geschlossen.

[nightmare1967]

Army plans to buy up to 17,700 MRAPs
Many vehicles will be sent downrange in the next year

By Jeff Schogol, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Tuesday, July 3, 2007

http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=47099

[charlie01]

Da braut sich was zusammen, meine Prognose von Kursen <20$
ist zwar nicht eingetreten, aber mit 20,5$ lag ich ja nicht völlig
daneben. Gehe ganz stark davon aus, das wir direkt auf die 35-40$ laufen werden - bei entsprecenden News geht das ganz schnell.

Die Rally kann beginnen:

http://www.rallymonkey.com/video/kenindex.swf

[coolrunning]

Correction: The BAE Systems Land & Armaments, York, Pa., contract warded June 28, 2007, should have read that the award was for $213,887,918. The vehicle breakdown should have read: 255 Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category (CAT) I vehicles; 170 MRAP CAT I U.S. Special Operations Command Variant; and 16 CAT II Ambulance Variant vehicles.

[coolrunning]

Defense Department Pursues 'Aggressive' MRAP Fielding Strategy

July 02, 2007 10:37 PM EST


By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2007 – The Defense Department is taking unprecedented steps to get Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to deployed troops as quickly as possible - from fast-tracking the acquisition process to airlifting models as they roll off the assembly line.

Marine Corps Systems Command flew a shipment of MRAPs to the theater this past weekend to cut the normal transit time, Bryan Whitman, deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, told Pentagon reporters today. Marine Corps officials would not divulge details about how many vehicles were shipped, or specifically where they were destined to go, citing security concerns.

The delivery occurred just days after the Defense Department's Joint Requirements Oversight Council endorsed procuring as many MRAPs as industry can provide in fiscal 2008. The top-level panel, which validates military requirements, recommended evaluating the situation in Iraq periodically and adjusting the acquisition plan based on the need.

The JROC recommendation tracks with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates' efforts to expedite MRAP fielding. Impressed by the Marine Corps' success in reducing casualties due to roadside bombs and other explosives, Gates declared the MRAP acquisition effort a top priority and formed a task force to move it forward.

"What is clear is that the department is embarking on an aggressive acquisition strategy to put as many of these armored vehicles into the field as fast as possible," Whitman said.

Defense Department and military services are reaching out to industry to "incentivize" companies to boost production while reducing the production timetable, Whitman said.

Force Protection Industries, which delivered the MRAPs what were airlifted the weekend, reported that its factory in Charleston, S.C., is hiring dozens of new employees every week to churn out the vehicles "as fast as humanly possible."

Another MRAP manufacturer, General Dynamics Land Systems announced last week that it had delivered its first MRAPs to the Marine Corps less than 120 days after getting its first production order.

"The companies that have been awarded the contracts are ramping up their production capabilities," Gates told reporters during a June 29 news conference. "I am pressing them very hard to see where they can cut the time scale as well as increase their production."

The goal, Whitman said, is to bridge the gap in the level of protection offered by up-armored Humvees and more heavily armored vehicles such as M2 Bradley fighting vehicles and M1 Abrams tanks. MRAPs, with their raised, V-shaped underbellies, deflect the force of improvised explosive devices and other blasts from below.

Whitman emphasized that MRAPs aren't likely to replace all Humvees.

"Typically, what a commander will do is pick the tools that are best for the mission he is about to go out and do," Whitman said. "There are times when a particular vehicle makes sense for a particular type of mission, but not necessarily for another."

Commanders will assess, among other factors, whether their troops were mounted or dismounted and how much mobility and protection they needed during a particular operation, he said.

Ultimately, Whitman said there is no "one solution fits all" answer to protecting troops from roadside bombs and other explosives. "You could go all the way up on the high end of armored protection, but everybody in body armor and M1 tanks, but it could be very constrictive in your ability to accomplish your mission," he said.

Even as MRAPs are hurried to the theater, private industry is busy working on improving on the models that will replace them.

Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised these efforts during the June 29 news conference. "One of the main reasons that we have the world's best military is because we have the world's best industry to back it up," he said. "We have got incredible patriots in our defense industries who are working very hard side by side with us to figure out the solution to these problems."

That technological know-how and patriotism are coming together to produce the best MRAP vehicles possible, Pace told reporters. "So as the MRAP comes on line, there's no doubt in my mind that as that's being produced, that other people in our industry are out looking for the thing that's going to replace the MRAP, because it's an evolutionary process," he said.



Biographies:
Robert M. Gates
Gen. Peter Pace, USMC

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[sampler]

Was war denn jetzt schon wieder los?

Ist der Feiertag schuld!

Hat Bush Schnupfen!

Diese Volatilität bei Force setzt aber sehr starke Nerven voraus


sampler

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.477.861 von sampler am 03.07.07 22:40:55

Ja, die Bewegungen machen jeder Luftnummer an der OTC alle Ehre.

[DollarPenny]

wieder Richtung Norden!!!

[DollarPenny]

Jetzt sollte man sich nochmal gut eindecken before wir wieder nach oben schiessen.

[sampler]

Der Grund für den heutigen Anstieg?

Force Protection General Dynamics Receives $111 Million for Mine-Protected Vehicle Work

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has received a $111.5 million work order from Force Protection Inc. to produce 235 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps' Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.

Force Protection (NASDAQ:FRPT) and General Dynamics have a partnership to share in the production and program management of the MRAP contact.

Force Protection was previously awarded a $221 million contract to produce 455 vehicles for the MRAP program. The latest MRAP delivery order purchases Force Protection's category I 4X4 and category II 6X6 Cougar vehicles. Fabrication and assembly will be performed in Anniston and Oxford, Alabama; Charlotte, Michigan; Ladson, South Carolina; Lima, Ohio; Kings Point, North Carolina; and Sealy, Texas.

.......


sampler

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.506.857 von sampler am 05.07.07 16:28:12

ich bin ja in englisch eine 0, also liege ich wahrscheinlich falsch wenn ich das so verstehe, daß GD einen Auftrag von Force erhält 235 Fahrzeuge herzustellen.
Warum da der Kurs steigt ist mir ein Rätsel.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.507.962 von wohinistmeinGeld am 05.07.07 17:21:51

naja, wenns so weiter geht ist mir egal ob die Aufträge in der falschen Richtung unterwegs sind, aber eigentlich hätte ich steigende Kurse erwartet wenn Aufträge von GD an Force kommen und nicht umgekehrt.

[carpediem2]

Meine Vermutung ist : FP macht Kapazitäten frei, um die nächsten grossen Aufträge die vermutlich eingehen, sicher und zuverlässig produzieren zu können.......
das (vermute ich) ist schon bei einigen Inneren bekannt.....letzte Woche Freitag haben die sich schon mal eingedeckt.....und jetzt geht die Rally los.
In den nächsten 2-3 Wochen dann noch eine nette Adhoc und Kurse unter 30 gehören erstmal der Vergangenheit an.....
Alles wiegesagt nur eine Vermutung

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.507.962 von wohinistmeinGeld am 05.07.07 17:21:51

Hier von w:o Nachrichten:

General Dynamics meldet Großauftrag



Sterling Heights (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der US-Rüstungskonzern General Dynamics Corp. (ISIN US3695501086/ WKN 851143) hat einen Großauftrag der amerikanischen Streitkräfte erhalten.


Wie der Rüstungskonzern am Donnerstag erklärte, wird die Geschäftseinheit General Dynamics Land Systems im Auftrag der amerikanischen Force Protection Inc. (ISIN US3452032028/ WKN A0DQR7) insgesamt 235 gepanzerte Fahrzeuge für das U.S. Marine Corps produzieren.


Bei der amerikanischen Force Protection Inc. (ISIN US3452032028/ WKN A0DQR7) handelt es sich um einen auf die Entwicklung und Produktion gepanzerter Militärfahrzeuge spezialisierten Konzern, mit dem General Dynamics eine Kooperation zur gemeinsamen Realisierung des Auftrags geschlossen hat.


Das Auftragsvolumen wurde auf 111,5 Mio. Dollar beziffert.


Die Aktie von General Dynamics notiert aktuell mit einem Plus von 0,41 Prozent bei 78,80 Dollar, während die Anteilsscheine von Force Protection derzeit 5,15 Prozent auf 23,70 Dollar zulegen können. (05.07.2007/ac/n/a)


Der Kursanstieg scheint tatsächlich auf diese Meldung zurückzuführen zusein!

sampler

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.510.145 von carpediem2 am 05.07.07 19:14:41

das denke ich mir auch sie geben verträge weiter um einen baldigen grossen auftrag selber zu übernehmen ohne zu teilen!!!

das wäre ne logische erklärung!!

chartmässig könnte es min. auf 35 usd gehen ohne grössere rücksetzer!!!

[carpediem2]

Für wieviel 100 Millionen werden denn noch Aufträge vergeben, habe etwas den Überblick verloren
Da müssten doch irgentwo zwischen 500-1000 Millonen noch zu vergeben sein,oder

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.511.988 von carpediem2 am 05.07.07 20:43:42

10 mal mehr locker als das was du befürchtest!!!

[nightfly78]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.510.964 von pagitz01 am 05.07.07 19:52:31

Also die Spekulationen hier zum jeweiligen Kursverlauf (ob nun abwärts oder aufwärts) sind ja immer wieder als kleine Belustigung ganz gut zu gebrauchen, aber fundierte Informationen kommen dabei leider kaum noch vor!
Da sind die aus IV kopierten Beiträge wirklich meistens noch am gehaltvollsten (und wenigstens ab und zu auch ein wenig fundiert), auch wenn Copy+Paste natürlich auch nicht die größte Kunst ist. Aber immerhin wird damit eine gewisse Auswahl geleistet, denn im Vergleich zum Großteil der Beiträge in IV sind hier ja selbst die Beiträge von DollarPenny (sorry, nichts persönliches, aber besonders abwechslungsreich ist dein permanentes Ankündigen neuer Aufwärtsbewegungen und Höchststände ja nun wirklich nicht) noch verhältnismäßig gehaltvoll.
Na gut, ich will hier ja auch gar keinen schräg von der Seite anmachen, sondern nur wieder ein wenig an euren Verstand appellieren, vor dem Verbreiten unsinniger Mutmaßungen einfach mal ein wenig nachzudenken!

Um auf den Punkt zu kommen: Womit der heutige Kursverlauf tatsächlich zu erklären ist, wage ich nicht einzuschätzen, das kann durchaus mit dieser Nachricht zu tun haben, aber wenn dem so ist, verstehe ich es nicht wirklich!
Die Vermutung, dass FPI damit eigene Kapazitäten für kommende Aufträge freischaufeln möchte ist nämlich einfach Blödsinn! In dem Moment, als das JointVenture ForceDynamics gegründet wurde, wurde auch eindeutig festgelegt, dass alle kommenden MRAP-Aufträge für Cougars von FPI 50:50 zwischen FPI und GDLS aufgeteilt werden und alle damit verbundenen Kosten und Gewinne ebenfalls.
Dementsprechend hat FPI beim ersten Großauftrag schon exakt die gleiche Meldung verkündet, nämlich einen Auftrag über genau die Hälfte des Auftragsvolumens an GDLS. Dies wird auch bei jedem weiteren MRAP-Auftrag an FPI (für Cougars) sowie allen Folgeaufträgen für die produzierten Fahrzeuge (ILS etc.) so passieren und hat demnach überhaupt nichts mit Kapazitäten oder ähnlichem zu tun.

Beim Buffalo und beim Cheetah sieht das ganz anders aus, die Aufträge verbucht FPI (bisher) komplett selbst. Hoffen wir also, dass die Produktion des Cheetah bald auf Touren kommt und demnächst auch der Cheetah als MRAP-Alternative für die Kategorie I offiziell verkündet wird.

Wünsche allen Investierten weiterhin (nicht ganz uneigenützig) viel Erfolg mit FPI und am liebsten nur Tage mit einem Kursverlauf wie heute!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.512.417 von nightfly78 am 05.07.07 21:10:20

naja was ist mit dir los!!!

auch denkst nur das es so ist !!!oder hast du was neues aus erster hands eben???

wir mutmassen hier alle!!!!

[coolrunning]

Melissa hat sich auch mal wieder gemeldet - das stimmt mich nur noch froh

By Melissa Davis
Senior Writer
7/5/2007 2:27 PM EDT
Click here for more stories by Melissa Davis

Force Protection's (FRPT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr - Rating) biggest customer -- not the company itself -- provided this week's best fireworks show.

Force Protection had hoped to offer some explosive news by now, as it sought a last-minute order under this year's funding for the U.S. military's Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle program. Unless it secures a new contract soon, experts say, the company will fall short of the demand necessary to justify its expansion goals and hit its financial targets.

Instead, the military this week lit up the entire sector with news of rocketing MRAP funding that's up for grabs by all. Specifically, the Army reported on Monday that it has secured approval to purchase up to 17,770 MRAP vehicles -- seven times more than its previous authorization -- for future use in the global war on terror. The estimated value of the MRAP program could top $20 billion as a result.

News of the big expansion set a fire under the shares of Force Protection as well as those of competitor Navistar (NAVZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr). But a big order specifically earmarked for Force Protection would have fueled that company's shares even more.

The Army, however, has now emerged as the lead buyer of MRAP vehicles and, with its calls for speedy delivery from multiple suppliers, could threaten Force Protection's dominant leadership over the MRAP program.

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[coolrunning]

General Dynamics Delivers First MRAPs, Contracts Continue To Flow
Author: Geoff Fein
Publisher: Defense Daily
Date: 07/02/2007

General Dynamics [GD] delivered its first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Marine Corps less than 120 days after the company received its first production order for the new product, the company reported.

Two General Dynamics assembly operations are being created in Alabama for the combined production with Force Protection Inc. [FRPT] of 1,125 vehicles for the Marine Corps' MRAP program. Force Protection and General Dynamics have formed a joint venture, Force Dynamics LLC, to share in the production and program management of MRAP contracts. The Alabama sites will build more than 350 of Force Protection's Category I 4x4 and Category II 6x6 Cougar vehicles by January 2008, according to General Dynamics.

"This milestone demonstrates our commitment to rapidly provide the Marine Corps with the protected vehicles essential for combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan," Rick Gillette, senior vice president of production, delivery and support for General Dynamics Land Systems, said in a statement.

Last week, the Navy awarded BAE SYSTEMS a $213.9 million delivery order for 425 Category I and 16 Category II MRAP vehicles, the company reported. It was the second MRAP order given to BAE. In February, the company received a $55.4 million contract for 90 MRAP vehicles (Defense Daily, Feb. 26).

"The highly survivable RG33 4x4 provides an enhanced degree of mission flexibility," Raj Rajagopal, president for BAE Ground Systems, said in a statement. "The RG33 series offers both improved survivability and more volume under armor than any other mine protected vehicle and incorporates the latest designs in protecting against improvised explosive devices."

The contract also includes 16 Category II MRAP 6x6 vehicles configured as ambulances and an additional variant, the company said. The RG33L MRAP ambulance vehicle can accommodate several litter and ambulatory patients via a novel litter lift system. The vehicle also provides space for a medic work station and key medical equipment, according to BAE.

"This highly mobile and survivable vehicle will allow Marines and soldiers to receive immediate medical care in a combat environment and we are pleased that the RG33L was chosen for this critical mission role." Matt Riddle, Wheeled Vehicle Programs vice president for BAE, according to the statement.

Production will be performed at BAE's York, Pa., and Aiken, S. C., facilities and major partner facilities in Lansing and Charlotte, Mich.

The Navy has repeatedly stated it anticipated awarding a number of MRAP contracts in June. Besides BAE's award, on June 19, the Navy awarded Force Protection Industries, Inc. a $221.6 million firm-fixed-priced delivery order for an additional 395 Category I and 60 Category II.

Force Protection Industries Inc. was the first company to successfully complete the testing program. In April, the Navy awarded them a $481.4 million contract for 1,000 vehicles (Defense Daily, June 1).

In January, the Marine Corps awarded test vehicle contracts to nine companies for the MRAP vehicle program.

Since then, the Navy has awarded International Military and Government LLC (IMG) a $623 million contract for 1,200 MRAP. In addition, Force Dynamics, received a $67.4 million contract award to produce 125 vehicles for its MRAP (Defense Daily, Feb. 15);

In February, General Dynamics was awarded $11 million for 10 Category I and 10 Category II MRAP vehicles; Oshkosh Truck Corp. [OSK] received $30.6 million for 100 Category I MRAP vehicles; and Protected Vehicles, Inc. (PVI) received $37.4 million for 60 Category II MRAP vehicles (Defense Daily, Feb. 26).

The current Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) approved number for MRAP is 7,774. However, the Army is supposed to come back and provide a plan for 17,700 vehicles, if that is in fact their ultimate requirement, (Defense Daily, June 11).

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16:10 $ 23.998 20,100
16:10 $ 24.39 1,110
16:04 $ 24.39 35,000
16:03 $ 24.30 400
16:02 $ 23.9232 937
16:01 $ 23.9232 957
16:00 $ 24.36 200


Nachbörslich wird wieder eingesammelt...

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[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.512.824 von pagitz01 am 05.07.07 21:37:43

hey pagitz...

manchmal frage ich mich wirklich, wie lange du schon den wert hälst bzw. was du dir an beiträgen hier durchliest.

die aussage von nightfly78 (lustisch - ende 2006 registriert und selten postings. und dann nur hier - und der schreibstil...na ja :laugh ist absolut korrekt. nix mit freischaufeln von kapazitäten sondern vertragliche pflichten.

nach dem heutigen kursverlauf dürfte der zug wieder angefahren sein. hoffe, dass wir keine aufträge für die mitbewerber die tage bekommen und vor allem bald das geheimnis "cheetah" gelüftet werden kann. ansonsten scheint sich das chartbild wieder zu bessern. die nachricht über das mrap2 programm mit 20.000 fahrzeuge und die freigabe der finanziellen mittel für die restlichen 17.000 fahrzeuge aus dem mrap 1 tun ihr übriges...

viel spaß!

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.513.929 von Barde69 am 05.07.07 22:45:20

nach dem heutigen kursverlauf dürfte der zug wieder angefahren sein

Na ja---viel gehaltvoller als das,was pagitz schreibt,scheint mir dieser Spruch auch nicht zu sein.

[[KERN]Codex]

kennt ihr das metall niob? das macht stahl bei 3 anteilen von hundert 3 mal härter!! wer mehr infos will bm an mich

ob force das zeugs auch brauch?

[coolrunning]

Aus IV:

This is Ground Zero for MRAP

Thursday, Jul 05, 2007 - 11:00 PM

By James Crawley
E-mail | Biography
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- This is Ground Zero for MRAP. Two companies here employ more than 1,500 workers producing the military’s latest defense against the dreaded improvised explosive devices that have killed more than 1,800 American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The first and largest manufacturer of MRAPs is Force Protection Inc., located in suburban Ladson.

Another local firm, Protected Vehicles Inc., was founded in 2005 at the former naval shipyard in North Charleston by a former Force Protection executive.

They are competing or collaborating with defense conglomerates, such as General Dynamics, Textron and BAE, to build thousands of the mine-resistant vehicles as fast as possible.

All MRAPs, whether built locally or elsewhere, are shipped to Charleston for installation of radios and computers by the Navy’s electronics command, also located in North Charleston. And, all vehicles are shipped overseas through the city’s military port or Air Force base.

At the Protected Vehicles plant, workers scurry around the 20 or so steel boxes taking shape in the cavernous building. Blue-white welding arcs cast beams of light onto overhead beams. Torrents of golden sparks fly as grinders kiss metal. Hammers and hydraulics make a deafening din. The plant is busy 20 hours a day with two shifts.

Workers are on a mission, said Angel Moore, a parts expediter.

"We got military people to save,” she said. “We’re trying to save lives.”

Since December 2005, the firm has grown from a few workers to 585 employees. They build two models at the plant, the Golan and the smaller Alpha. Three more models are on the drawing board.

Displaying a slide on company employment during company overview, Protected Vehicles program manager Drew Felty said, “This is already out of date, it’s a month old. In MRAP years, that’s an eternity.”

In Ladson, Force Protection has grown even larger. Starting with only a dozen workers in 2001, the company currently employs nearly 1,000 employees. In 2003, sales totaled $6 million. Last year, revenues rose to $196 million, said vice president Michael Aldrich said. This year, the total could top $800 million.

The firm has three models, the Buffalo and two versions of the smaller Cougar, in production. A fourth model, the pre-production Cheetah is smaller than the Cougar and being built for foreign militaries and domestic law enforcement.

The South Carolina firms have competition in General Dynamics, Navistar and BAE, large contractors that have entered the market. But, competitors are just as likely to be partners in the current rush to build the anti-mine vehicles. Force Protection and Protected Vehicles have both inked partnerships with larger contractors.

Force Protection now makes 80 MRAPs per month. By next spring, it plans to turn out 1,100 vehicles per month. Protected Vehicles officials said they also could quickly ramp up production to meet demand.

It takes a manufacturer about six months to deliver a new vehicle to the military, said Aldrich.
High-strength armored steel must be ordered; major components for the blast-deflecting body must be manufactured, assembled and painted; the diesel engine, transmission and other automotive parts must be connected and everything tested.
After the vehicles are completed, Navy employees take up to one month to install military radios, satellite navigation, computers and sensors. Next, the vehicles are readied for shipment overseas. Some will leave aboard C-17 cargo jets from Charleston Air Force Base. The rest will be loaded aboard transport ships in Charleston’s port for a 25-day trip to Kuwait.
In late June, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said, “I am pressing (the manufacturers) very hard to see where they can cut the time scale as well as increase their production.”

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[nightfly78]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.512.824 von pagitz01 am 05.07.07 21:37:43

Nee, pagitz, das sind keine Mutmaßungen von mir sondern knallharte Fakten aus FPIs SEC-Filings, die du aber eigentlich auch irgendwie im Hinterkopf haben solltest, so lange wie du hier schon dabei bist.

Schau einfach mal ins 8-K-Filing vom 21.12.2006, dort stehen eben diese Fakten bezüglich des Joint-Ventures. Ich zitiere mal eben die relevante Stelle:

We agreed to operate the Joint Venture on the principle of equitable division of burden and benefit with GDLS. This means that both parties are expected to contribute resources equally to the venture, to share equally the costs and responsibilities associated with the performance of the Joint Venture and to share equally the resulting benefits. To this end, we agreed to divide the Joint Venture work between us on a 50%/50% basis and to divide revenues from the Joint Venture on the basis of 50% for GDLS and 50% for us. This 50%/50% revenue balance shall be for all phases of the Joint Venture including, but not limited to, low rate initial production, production phases, and Life Cycle Service and Support. Whenever practicable, Force Dynamics will act as the prime contractor for Joint Venture work, and we, along with GDLS, shall act as the exclusive subcontractors; provided however that Force Dynamics, GDLS and us intend to give effect to the production plan consistent with the undertaking of the Agreement.

Aber damit genug zu diesem Thema, letztlich hoffen wir ja beide, dass der Kurs sich langfristig in die selbe Richtung weiterentwickelt, wie er das gestern so schön angekündigt hat!

Ich will dir ja auch gar nichts Böses, sondern dich (aber natürlich nicht nur dich) wieder ein bisschen von den Mutmaßungen weg und hin zu den Fakten führen, damit dieser Thread weiterhin so ein Informations-Paradies im Vergleich zu IV, wo man Fakten ja wie die Nadel im Heuhaufen (oder dort passender Misthaufen) suchem muss, wie bisher bleibt.

Wünsche allen Investierten nach wie vor viel Erfolg mit FPI!

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.515.744 von [KERN]Codex am 06.07.07 08:06:11

ich glaub Commerce Res. fördert das zeug... läuft auch die aktie (habse aber nicht)

[Gexe006]

Gute Nachricht für Force ????

FRPT:US
Force Protection Inc
Protected Vehicles's Blast-Proof Trucks Delayed By Two Months

By Edmond Lococo

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Protected Vehicles Inc., which won a $37 million contract to build blast-proof trucks for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, will deliver the vehicles two months later than planned after the Pentagon told the company to improve vehicle safety.

The closely held company will now supply the 60 trucks by the end of August, instead of the June delivery date specified in the original award from the U.S. Marine Corps, Drew Felty, a Protected Vehicles spokesman, said in an interview today. The original award was announced Feb. 23.

Protected Vehicles, based in North Charleston, South Carolina, was told to meet an ``adjusted standard'' for the vehicles as a result of feedback from tests of prototypes of its Golan truck, Felty said. The new standard resulted in a higher gross vehicle weight, which had ``ripple effects'' on other elements of the Golan's design, Felty said, without providing details.

``We're evolving our product to meet the requirements of the program, which meets the needs in the field,'' Felty said. ``It all comes down to getting the best protection available.''

All 60 of the trucks ordered so far will be built to the new standards, he said. First Lieutenant Geraldine Carey, spokeswoman for the Marine Corps, said she didn't immediately have information available.

Protected Vehicles was one of six companies given awards totaling $1.7 billion since January under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, or MRAP, program. The trucks have blast-deflecting V-shaped hulls to protect troops from homemade bombs. The Marine Corps said last week it will order as many as 20,000 of the vehicles by next January.

The largest supplier of the trucks is Force Protection Inc. in Ladson, South Carolina. Other companies with production contracts for MRAP vehicles include London-based BAE Systems Plc; Oshkosh Truck Corp. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Navistar International Corp.'s International Military and Government LLC unit in Warrenville, Illinois; and Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.530.886 von Gexe006 am 07.07.07 00:12:55

Die Liefer-Verspätung leitet sich aus Verbesserungen der Schutztechnik ab. Das ist ist ein guter Grund.

Gut, weil FRPT die Verbesserungen macht und nicht irgend ein anderes Unternehmen.
Wenn durch Force der Standart erhöht wird, sind andere Unternehmen unter Druck.

Innovationsvorsprung bedeutet auch weiterhin eine kommende gute Auftragslage.

Ich bin mir sicher, es wird nicht mehr lange dauern und wir sehen - bei allen möglichen Rücksetzern - i.d. nächsten Monaten neue Kurshöchststände....

Schönes weekend

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[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.534.785 von coolrunning am 07.07.07 09:57:56

ähhh???

dieser artikel bezog sich auf den golan von protected vehicle und nicht auf force protection!

[coolrunning]

Shareholders
Top Shareholders
Large Block Owners 332
Total Number of Shares Held 99.8M
% Change in Ownership -8%
% Shares Owned 98%

Monthly Rotation Number
of Shares Value of
Change (MM) % of Shrs.
Outstanding
Buyers 7/7/07 30,566,059 $536.46 56.5%
Sellers 7/7/07 10,190,533 $151.54 25.9%

Institutions:
114 Holders
$774,353,759 Value
62.6% Owned of O/S Mutual Funds:
97 Holders
$259,148,211 Value
20.0% Owned of O/S Other Major Holders:
121 Holders
$795,159,232 Value
64.0% Owned of O/S Institutions 114 Holders
Mutual Funds 97 Holders
Other Major Holders 121 Holders

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Da haben einge erhöht....

Top Institutional HoldersConcentration of Current % Held
Top 10 Institutions: Top 20 Institutions: Top 50 Institutions: All:
Moderate
Avg. Turnover Rating Name Shares Held Position Value Percentage of
Total Holdings
since 7/7/07 % Owned
of Shares
Outstanding Turnover
Rating
Midsummer ... 3.8M $77,984,112 +9% 5.6% Moderate
Wellington ... 3.2M $59,696,196 +7% 4.7% Low
Gruber & McBaine ... 2.4M $44,598,148 +5% 3.5% Moderate
Oppenheimer ... 2.1M $39,103,344 +5% 3.1% High
PEF Advisors, L.L.C. 2.0M $1,843,227 +5% 3.0% Low
MFC Global ... 2.0M $37,063,194 +5% 2.9% Low
Veredus Asset ... 1.9M $35,421,225 +4% 2.8% High
Friess ... 1.6M $29,121,148 +4% 2.3% High
Arbor Capital ... 1.5M $28,138,124 +3% 2.2% High
Ashford Capital, ... 1.4M $30,338,054 +3% 2.1% High
Top Mutual Fund HoldersPercentage of Outstanding Shares per Holdings Style
Growth 9.6%
Momentum 2.4%
Aggres. Gr. 1.8%
Sector Specific 1.3%
Core Growth 1.1% Deep Value 0.8%
GARP 0.8%
Core Value 0.7%
Index 0.4%
Specialty 0.0% Moderate
Avg. Turnover Rating Name Shares Held Position Value Percentage of
Total Holdings
since 7/7/07 % Owned
of Shares
Outstanding Investment
Style
Franklin ... 4.3M $80,970,036 +10% 6.3% Growth
Managers Special ... 608.9K $11,423,433 +1% 0.9% Growth
Franklin Small ... 601.0K $11,274,760 +1% 0.9% Growth
Allianz OCC ... 524.6K $11,383,473 +1% 0.8% Momentum
Fidelity Small ... 495.0K $10,741,500 +1% 0.7% Core Value
Fidelity Select ... 472.8K $7,706,640 +1% 0.7% Sector Specific
Fidelity Capital ... 453.8K $9,847,243 +1% 0.7% Core Growth
Allianz OCC ... 350.7K $7,611,123 +1% 0.5% Momentum
Perritt Micro ... 307.5K $5,769,019 +1% 0.5% Deep Value
AZL OCC ... 305.3K $5,727,428 +1% 0.5% Aggres. Gr.

[coolrunning]

Force - Golan

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=89745&pt=m…

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[coolrunning]

Test Drive BoostsU.S. Marines’ Interest In Cheetah Vehicle

By KRIS OSBORN

The U.S. Marine Corps may buy hundreds of Force Protection’s Cheetah, an 8-ton Humvee-type, four-wheel-drive vehicle with lightweight armor composites and blast-deflecting technology.
The Corps’ interest in the V-hulled, raised-chassis vehicle intensified after U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Conway test-drove a prototype Cheetah at Force Protection’s plant in Ladson, S.C., June 9.
The Cheetah would function as a smaller, more mobile version of the 16-ton Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles the U.S. military is beginning to buy.
“I’m excited about the latest addition to Force Protection’s family of MRAP Vehicles, the Cheetah,” Conway told the Marine Corps News, an internal publication of the Marine Corps, after the visit.
“If it proves itself through further testing, the Cheetah will offer the same survivability rates as its predecessors, but it’s also designed to be relevant beyond Iraq. The Cheetah will be easier to rapidly deploy, as it will be much more compatible with air and sea transport than larger MRAP vehicles currently in production,” he said.
Overseas Interest
The Marines aren’t the only ones interested in the Cheetah; company officials said Britain, Italy and Turkey are also eyeing the vehicle. In response, Force Protection plans to build a factory in the coming months and is now weighing bids by two states.
“We are establishing a new production facility, where we will produce 70 to 90 vehicles in the fourth quarter this year, and be producing at a rate of 2,000 a year by 2008,” said Mike Aldrich, Force Protection vice president.
Conway went to the factory, which has built roughly 600 Cougar and Buffalo armored vehicles now in service in Iraq and Afghanistan, to see how the vehicles are made and to thank workers for building them. He was so impressed with the Cheetah that he started calling his program officials.
Commandant Impressed
“The commandant’s office called and said he has directed a lot of people to get serious about the Cheetah in a hurry,” said a senior Marine Corps official with the MRAP program office.
The Cheetah vehicle is built for reconnaissance missions and faster-moving tactical, urban operations. At its top speed of 85 miles per hour, it also gets twice the gas mileage of a Cougar, another Force Protection vehicle.
“It will be much more adaptable to maneuvering in tight areas such as urban environments and it does well off-road. The Cheetah has half the weight of the Cougar with equal protection,” said Aldrich.
The Cheetah’s armor, which is intended to protect against up to 30 pounds of TNT, is designed, as is the Cougar, to accommodate add-on armor as newer composites emerge, said Aldrich. A prototype Cheetah has been blast-tested at Force Protection’s test site in Edgefield, S.C., with 15 pounds of TNT within 25 feet, and other charges directly underneath the chassis.
“We set off a blast similar to an IED [improvised explosive device] under a minivan or pickup truck to show in a basic way what this kind of blast does to a regular civilian vehicle, then saw the Cheetah withstand the explosion,” said company spokesman Jeffrey Child.
As an expeditionary force, the Marine Corps needs mobile, quick-to-deploy vehicles.
“We are excited about the compatibility it has for rapid deployment,” said Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Johnson, spokesman for Conway. •

running

[savante]

gutes Invest!

[DollarPenny]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.585.610 von coolrunning am 09.07.07 07:57:34

supi

[coolrunning]

Force Protection Plans to Start Building Third Line of Vehicles
2007-07-09 11:19 (New York)


By Edmond Lococo
July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Force Protection Inc., the largest
maker of blast-resistant trucks for the U.S. Marine Corps, plans
to begin producing its third line of vehicles before the end of
this year.
The company will open a plant that will build 70 to 90 of
the new Cheetah vehicles in the fourth quarter. It will produce
trucks at an annual rate of 2,000 in 2008, Michael Aldrich, vice
president for government relations at Ladson, South Carolina-
based Force Protection, said in an e-mail today.
The Cheetah is a lighter, faster truck than the company's
Cougar and Buffalo vehicles now being used in Iraq and
Afghanistan. It features the same blast-deflecting V-shaped hull
as those vehicles, which the Marine Corps has said are four
times safer than flat-bottomed trucks. At 8 tons, the Cheetah is
less than half the weight of the 17-ton Cougar.
``The Cheetah production is being set up to offer a lower-
weight, greater-mobility, faster and equal protection-level
solution for our customer base and future buyers of blast-
protected vehicles,'' Aldrich said.
The Cheetah, prototypes of which were unveiled in October,
has a cruising speed of 80 miles per hour, compared with 55
miles per hour for the Cougar, he said.
Shares of Force Protection rose 18 cents to $23.53 at 11:14
a.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading.
They had gained 34 percent so far this year before today.

Like Detroit

Aldrich declined to detail the location of the new plant,
saying the announcement will be made in the next few weeks.
Force Protection hasn't received any Cheetah orders yet, he
said. The company will begin building the trucks commercially,
without a Pentagon order, because it expects there will be
demand for it both from the U.S. and allied nations.
``We are producing it like Detroit puts out a new car
line,'' Aldrich said.
The Marine Corps has ordered blast-resistant trucks valued
at more than $1.7 billion from six companies since January, and
Force Protection has captured the largest share with about 44
percent.
Force Protection splits production of Cougar vehicle awards
evenly with Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp.
through a 50-50 joint venture set up last year.
Force Protection will manage 100 percent of the Cheetah
output, and not make use of the joint venture with General
Dynamics, Aldrich said.

Ja genau - da geben wir nichts mehr ab !
Das erklärt auch die 50/50 Abgaben an die Partner...
Die Gegenwart ist Cougar und Buffalo.
Die Zukunft ist der der Cheetah

Das Invest der Zukunft !

Fragt sich nur wann wir übernommen werden ?

running

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.595.943 von coolrunning am 09.07.07 18:06:40

ist doch eigentlich ne super news !!!
kurs reagiert kaum... aber egal

[DollarPenny]

USA gestern grün. Es geht wieder nach Norden.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.602.550 von Boersenkrieger am 10.07.07 00:16:57

Der Kurs wird schon noch reagieren!

Schau dir mal den Jahreschart an:



Ich bin absolut kein Charttechniker, aber der langfristige
Aufwärtstrend ist nach wie vor intakt.
Man erkennt doch immer wieder, daß die Konsolidierungsphasen
8-10 Wochen andauern wobei vom Top immer ca. 30-35% abgegeben werden.
Danach ging es dann bisher immer steil nach oben.
Wenn das im August auch wieder so ist,
landen wir sehr schnell bei 35-40$.
Rücksetzer auf ca. 20$ sind momentan natürlich jederzeit möglich.

[Gexe006]

Geklaut bei Yahoo

MRAP Competitive Situation

Nine companies were given MRAP prototype awards and six were given initial production awards. The awards gave the companies the opportunity to demonstrate their capability to produce a vehicle quickly and with sufficient manufacturing capacity, to just make it through with modifications, or to fail.

General Purpose Vehicles:
Failed to produce a prototype in an acceptable amount of time.
No LRIP awards.
Out of the competition.
Was backed by LMT somewhat.

Textron:
Vehicles failed MRAP testing and could not be modified sufficiently to pass.
No LRIP awards.
Out of the competition for their own vehicles.
Rumored to be partnering with Force Protection for Cougar production.

Armor Holdings:
No official word on testing status.
No LRIP awards for their vehicle.
Likely out of the competition for their own vehicles.
Partnering with Force Protection for manufacture of the Cougar.
Being acquired by BAE.

Protected Vehicles Inc.:
February LRIP award for 60 Golan vehicles.
Needed 2 months extension to complete LRIP contract, possibly due to modifications needed to pass testing.
Claim to be ramping up in anticipation of another order.

Oshkosh:
February LRIP award for 100 Alpha vehicles designed by PVI.
No word on whether they have delivered them on time or their test status.
Also submitted Bushmaster, designed by ADI of Australia. Australia press articles say they expect a 1500 unit Bushmaster contract.
Unknown how much production capacity they have for Bushmaster and Alpha and also unknown if either vehicle has actually passed the Aberdeen tests.

Navistar:
May LRIP award for 1200 MaxxPro trucks.
Award appears to have been politically influenced to provide jobs in Trent Lott's district.
Need to create and ramp up a production line and deliver within about 6 months.
Funds expire end of this fiscal year, which may mean if they aren't making progress on being able to produce the units, the funds could be pulled away from them.

BAE:
February LRIP award for 15 RG-33's and 75 RG-33L's.
Had to significantly increase the amount of armor on their vehicle to pass.
June LRIP award for 255 RG-33's, 170 Special Operation Command RG-33's and 16 RG-33L Ambulances.
Production on York, PA and through subcontracts to Spartan.

GD:
February LRIP award for 20 RG-31's (that will be manufactured for GDLS Canada by BAE in the US).
Will be two months late in delivering these 20 units.
Partnering with Force Protection in a 50/50 Joint Venture, called Force Dynamics.
Production facilities in Ohio and Alabama in support of Cougar production.
Appear to be putting more focus and investment in Force Dynamics partnership than in delivering RG-31's produced by their competitor BAE.

Force Protection:
Sole Source award for MRAP Category III vehicles.
November 06 award for 200 6x6 Cougars and 80 Buffalos as initial units of MRAP program.
February LRIP award for 65 4x4 Cougars and 60 6x6 Cougars.
April LRIP award for 300 4x4 and 700 6x6 Cougars.
June LRIP award for 395 4x4 and 60 6x6 Cougars.
Consistently delivering ahead of schedule, largest number vehicles awarded.
Partnering with General Dynamics, Spartan, Armor Holdings, Ultra, and possibly Textron to offer a capacity of 1100 units per month by Spring 08 and over 12,000 could be produced by end of 08.
Cheetah as possible future Category I entry.

Only BAE and Force Protection have been awarded a second LRIP award, all remaining vendors are still working on completing their initial LRIP award. Only Force Protection has received a third LRIP award.

[DollarPenny]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.614.482 von Gexe006 am 10.07.07 15:01:40

Its super.

[Gexe006]

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=2887541&C=america

Marines Up Requirements For 2nd MRAP Batch

By KRIS OSBORN


The U.S. Marines are preparing to order up to 20,000 more armored, mine-protected vehicles — and they want this batch to improve on the last one.
By the end of July, the service’s Systems Command will ask industry for bids and test vehicles for MRAP II, the Corps’ second batch of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAP). The exact number to be ordered will depend on how long the Marines expect to be in Iraq, said Marine Corps and DoD officials.
The first batch, ordered over the last six months, included several thousand vehicles. About 1,000 are already in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Marines plan to order a total of 22,000 MRAPs by 2010 for the Army, Navy, Special Operations Forces and Marines, depending on the length of large-scale deployment in Iraq for U.S. forces.
The vehicles in the second batch will be required to move faster, offer troops even better protection, and, in some cases, carry more armor — all requirements based on lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan.
“Any changes are designed to provide the most effective protection for the warfighter given the current threat environment,” said SysCom spokeswoman 1st Lt. Geraldine Carey.
Candidate vehicles, which are to be delivered within 60 days of the solicitation, will be blast- and road-tested.
“We already have MRAP contracts in place to deliver survivable vehicles; we must persistently challenge industry to enhance force protection attributes to the maximum extent possible,” said a senior Marine Corps official familiar with the MRAP program.
The new MRAPs will need to offer better protection against explosively formed penetrators, a particularly deadly form of roadside bomb, said a senior Marine Corps official.
The Army is considering buying heavy add-on armor called Frag Kit #6, invented by and now in testing with the Army Research Lab. Army Secretary Pete Geren told lawmakers June 19 that the Army is looking at the Fraq Kit #6 for MRAPs.
Another kind of anti-EFP add-on armor is being pitched by Ladson, S.C.-based Force Protection, whose officials say their product can even stop the series of heated charges called multislugs.
Like the contracts handed out in January, the MRAP II contracts will be Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery.
“We will probably do something similar. Persuade us you have a credible solution, we will rapidly buy a few prototypes and test it. Proof on the test range is key. Performance of the product will dictate the speed in which production contracts can be awarded,” said a senior Marine Corps official.
Officials say the MRAP II vehicles could be delivered by October or November.

[coolrunning]

Pentagon Eyes $600 Million Boost for Additional MRAP Production Orders

To ensure it can buy every Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle that industry is capable of producing, the Defense Department is considering shifting hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming weeks to pump more cash into coffers used to place orders for additional blast-resistant vehicles.The Pentagon effectively is aiming to supplement $3.8 billion Congress appropriated for MRAP in fiscal year 2007 in order to fulfill Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ directive to do whatever is necessary to accelerate the fielding of the armored vehicles, which offer better protection against roadside bombs than the current fleet of armored humvees.

“As the opportunities for maximum production reveal themselves, the department is funding all of it,” said a Defense Department official with knowledge of the MRAP funding mechanics.

Senior Pentagon budget officials may tap the Strategic Reserve Readiness Fund for money to buy additional MRAP vehicles. Congress placed $1.6 billion in that fund in the fiscal year 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bill, with $1 billion of the total earmarked for National Guard projects.

A senior Army official said the Pentagon was eyeing as much as $600 million from that account to pay for additional MRAP vehicles or materials to support future production.

“If Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense agree, that could be used for MRAP funding,” the official said.

The Pentagon last week delivered to Congress a fiscal year 2007 reprogramming request that -- according to sources on Capitol Hill -- does not include any additional funding for MRAP production. This, sources familiar with the defense budget process say, means that the Defense Department likely will have to prepare an MRAP-specific reprogramming request to move more money into MRAP accounts.


To date, the Marine Corps -- which is managing MRAP procurement for the entire U.S. military -- has placed orders worth $2 billion for 3,765 vehicles, leaving the program office with less than $400 million to buy additional vehicles through September.


Three of seven MRAP vendors whose vehicles were tested this spring at the Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland have scored the bulk of the orders to date. Another three companies are producing vehicles under a limited production run launched this spring to prime the industrial base, and one company is without orders.


Pentagon efforts to find additional resources could make at least an additional $1 billion available for new vehicle purchases if acquisition officials believe adequate resources and manpower remain.


The military services, which are paying for radio, navigation and road bomb-jamming devices, as well as short-term logistics support packages for the vehicles, are holding on to roughly $1.4 billion of the $3.8 billion appropriated by Congress for fiscal year 2007, according to sources familiar with MRAP spending.


The funds currently retained by the services, or a portion of them, are also being considered as a potential source for new vehicles.

“I think that’s always the choice,” said the senior Army official. “If we’re going to err, we’re going to err on the side of vehicles. Where on the margin you can squeeze dollars out to buy more vehicles, we’re going to do that. But in the end, you’ve got to have them equipped and a logistical support contract to support them. That’s a cost of doing business that has to be integrated into the cost structure.”


The hunt for resources is only part of the high-profile effort across the Defense Department to ensure that paying for new MRAPs is not a drag on getting the vehicles to troops in Iraq. The limiting factor in preparing to buy as many of these vehicles at this point is industry’s capacity to produce them, according to government officials.


“It comes down to how much capacity is actually left,” said a congressional source following the MRAP program closely. “They’ve been funding the vendors pretty much at full capacity. So, it is not just a question of how much money is left, but it is also a question of how much industrial capacity is left. That is something the Pentagon is trying to sort through.”


John Young, a senior Defense Department acquisition official and head of the Pentagon’s MRAP Task Force, in recent weeks has met with tactical vehicle makers working to determine the availability of commodities necessary for MRAP production, as well as industry’s ability to produce vehicles beyond those currently on contract.

Pentagon proponents of the MRAP program believed earlier this year that production rates could reach 1,200 vehicles a month by December, with more than 4,500 of the new vehicles built by the end of the year. They are now scaling back expectations, however. Cumulative monthly production rates, based on contracts awarded to date, are expected to steadily climb, but remain below 500 vehicles a month by the end of the year, according to sources familiar with vehicle production schedules.


The total number of vehicles produced by the end of December is expected to be less than 2,500, according to these sources.

While Pentagon officials work to keep MRAP procurement coffers flush through the summer, they are also drawing up new estimates for the program in fiscal year 2008 to support a decision, made last week by Defense Department leaders, to buy as many vehicles next year as possible.


The Joint Requirements Oversight Council on June 28 endorsed the Army’s need to acquire up to 17,700 vehicles, supporting a plan to acquire as many of these vehicles in fiscal year 2008 as possible. That move is likely to carry an $8 billion to $10 billion price tag, according to defense officials.

The Pentagon’s fiscal year 2008 supplemental request submitted to Congress in February included only $441 million for MRAP.
-- Jason Sherman


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[coolrunning]

Blast-Resistant Truck Deliveries Missed June Goal, Marines Say
By Edmond Lococo and Jon Steinman
July 10 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Marine Corps said
deliveries of blast-resistant trucks missed targets last month
as manufacturers struggled to meet production goals intended to
speed shipments to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
``Delivery of vehicles for the month of June fell slightly
short of goal,'' First Lieutenant Geraldine Carey, a Marine
Corps spokeswoman, said in an e-mailed response to questions
yesterday. She didn't give figures for the goals or deliveries.
``Every possible effort to meet goals are being made by everyone
involved.''
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said the purchase
of the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, is
the Pentagon's top procurement priority to better protect troops
from homemade bombs. The shortfall shows the difficulty
manufacturers including Force Protection Inc. are having
boosting capacity and securing raw materials such as armor and
ballistic glass to deliver trucks in as little as four months.
``This program has moved, by Department of Defense
standards, with lightning speed,'' said Chris Donaghey, an
Atlanta-based analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. He rates
shares of Force Protection ``buy'' and doesn't own any. ``For
them to be where they are now with a program that didn't exist
in October 2006 is still a substantial accomplishment for the
military.''
Five companies won orders in February valued at $201.8
million for 395 trucks, all of which the Defense Department said
at the time were ``expected to be completed in June.'' Awardees
included Force Protection, BAE Systems Plc, Oshkosh Truck Corp.,
General Dynamics Corp. and Protected Vehicles Inc.

Force Protection

Force Protection, the largest maker of blast-resistant
vehicles for the Marines, delivered ``more than 100'' of its
Cougar and Buffalo trucks last month, a record for the Ladson,
South Carolina-based company, said Michael Aldrich, vice
president for government relations. That still fell ``slightly
short of goal,'' he said, without saying what the exact delivery
goal was.
The company won a $67.4 million award in February for 125
Cougar trucks to be shipped by June. Force Protection was able
to make up the deliveries this month, Aldrich said in an e-mail
yesterday. Force missed the June objective because it was
sending material to new production lines at other factories, he
said.
Force shares production of its Cougar trucks with Falls
Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics through a 50-50 joint
venture. General Dynamics said last month it delivered its first
Cougar on June 28. Jacksonville, Florida-based Armor Holdings
Inc. is also a subcontractor to Force Protection for the Cougar.

No Material

``By sending out material to feed start-up production lines
in other factories around the country, we had no material on
hand to finish some of June's vehicles ourselves,'' Aldrich
said. ``Once we repositioned material, we quickly made the
deliveries in the first days of July.''
In addition to teaming with Force, General Dynamics is also
building a second blast-resistant truck, the RG-31, under an $11
million award in February for 20 trucks. Ken Yamashita, a
General Dynamics spokesman, said yesterday the company will
deliver all its vehicles ``on schedule'' in August and
September. He declined to elaborate on the discrepancy with the
June delivery deadline reported by the Defense Department.
Protected Vehicles in North Charleston, South Carolina, was
to deliver 60 trucks by June under its $37.4 million award.
Testing of its prototypes resulted in an ``adjusted standard''
to which all 60 trucks will now be built, Drew Felty, spokesman
at closely held Protected Vehicles, said July 6. The trucks will
be shipped by the end of August, he said.

`Late July'

Joaquin Salas, spokesman for Wisconsin-based Oshkosh,
declined to comment on how many trucks it has delivered so far.
He said the company has until ``late July'' to fill its
obligation, without elaborating.
Doug Coffey, a spokesman for London-based BAE, said he
didn't immediately have information available.
Force Protection gained 21 cents to $23.63 at 12:59 p.m.
New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading. They had
climbed 35 percent so far this year before today. General
Dynamics dropped 60 cents to $78.94 in New York Stock Exchange
composite trading, and Oshkosh fell 78 cents, or 1.2 percent, to
$64.98.

--Editor: Zahradnik (wsd).

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[Boersenkrieger]

Pentagon Criticized for Armor ContractsWednesday July 11, 3:00 pm ET
By Richard Lardner and Anne Flaherty
Report Finds DOD Awarded Armor Contracts to Companies That Couldn't Deliver


WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Defense Department put U.S. troops in Iraq at risk by awarding contracts for badly needed armored vehicles to companies that failed to deliver them on schedule, according to a review by the Pentagon's inspector general.
ADVERTISEMENT



The June 27 report, obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, examined 15 contracts worth $2.2 billion dollars awarded since 2000 to Force Protection, Inc., and Armor Holdings, Inc.

The auditors found several contracts issued by the Marine Corps on a sole-source basis to Force Protection even though it knew there were other manufacturers that might have supplied the vehicles in a more timely fashion.

The Marine Corps determined that Force Protection of Ladson, S.C., was the only supplier that could meet the urgent delivery schedule for the vehicles.
The inspector general's report, however, concludes otherwise. It says the company "did not perform as a responsible contractor and repeatedly failed to meet contractual delivery schedules for getting the vehicles the theater."The report also criticizes the Army's decision to award a contract for armor kits to Simula Aerospace and Defense Group, a subsidiary of Armor Holdings of Jacksonville, Fla.

Simula did not meet the government's definition of a "responsible prospective contractor," according to the report, and it lacked the mechanisms necessary to ensure proper delivery of the kits, which were needed to make Humvees less vulnerable to roadside bombs.

The Army received kits "with missing and unusable components, which increased the kit installation time and required additional reinspection of kits," it said.

Overall, the problems "resulted in increased risk to the lives of soldiers," the report states.

There was no immediate comment by the contractors.

The review was requested by Rep. Louise Slaughter in April 2006, after she learned the Pentagon was relying on a just a few small companies to supply armored vehicles to troops in Iraq.

With improvised explosive devices accounting for the majority of combat deaths and injuries, Slaughter said that strategy needed to be examined.

"It's been business as usual," Slaughter, D-N.Y., said Wednesday after reviewing the report. "The lives of our soldiers took a back seat to who got the contracts."

Slaughter said the report raises "more questions than answers" and she wants to know if the awards were the result of "influence peddling or insider connections."

In written comments to the inspector general, the Marine Corps defended its acquisition decisions for the vehicles.

The armored vehicle contracts "were executed within the law, spirit and intent of the current acquisition rules and regulations," according the comments.

The Army did not object to the report's findings.

[Boersenkrieger]

was haltet ihr davon ? dem kurs tat´s logischerweise erstmal nicht ganz so gut

[fragmatiker]

sieht so aus als wäre das nicht auf die aktuellen Lieferungen bezogen, sonder nur auf Lieferungen seit 2000 ?

[Boersenkrieger]

15 contracts worth $2.2 billion dollars ...seit 2000

hat jemand nen überblick wieviele verträge mit welchem wert es seit 2000 bis heute insgesamt gibt ?

[fragmatiker]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.644.144 von Boersenkrieger am 11.07.07 23:54:02

ihr müsst mal die reaktionen im iv-board lesen. dieser ganze artikel scheint eine ziemliche shaize zu sein.

Die beweggründe dafür, bleiben wohl unklar.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.644.518 von fragmatiker am 12.07.07 00:19:43

Na, was hab ich gesagt, das Fahrwasser in dem wir uns befinden
wird zunehmend rauher. Nur gut das FPI schon Position bezogen hat:

http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/jul/12/armored_vehicle_c…

Ich sag es noch einmal, Kurse <20$ sind durchaus möglich.
Auf IV warten schon einige ganz ungeduldig!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.647.783 von charlie01 am 12.07.07 07:52:41

Brasi hat eben mal wieder den richtigen Riecher gehabt als er bei 30 teilweise verkauft hat.
Ich denke, der Zwerk unter den Riesen im Rüstungsgeschäft hat keine Chance sich auf Dauer zu halten, die Übernahme wird kommen.

[nightmare1967]

..hmm.. irgendwie kann ich das Gefühl nicht loswerden, dass diese Attacke von den Grossen gesteuert ist ... die haben die Entwicklung verschlafen und laufen nun hinter den Aufträgen her ... da versucht man es halt mit allen Mitten ..in diesem Falle Diskreditierung der Kleinen ... aber doch einfach zu durchschauen ... wer guckt denn in die Vergangenheit..was zählt ist doch Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit heute und morgen ... und da muss sich Force ja nicht verstecken ...

[charlie01]

@ Brasi, ein kurzes Statement von dir wäre ganz nett!!

[Highnoon120]

Mir scheint, als würde hier durch bewusste Meinungsmanipulation, versucht den Kurs zu drücken.
Wer sich verunsichern lässt ist selber Schuld, meine Meinung

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.649.304 von nightmare1967 am 12.07.07 10:01:02

Verstecken nicht, aber ob sie dagegen ankommen?
Ist nicht einer ins Boot geholt worden der ein hohes Tier beim Militär ist, oder war. Aber das haben sicher die Großen auch, und nicht nur einen.
Das ganze Lobby Theater ist in der Rüstung ja besonders groß.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.649.442 von Highnoon120 am 12.07.07 10:08:55

das funktioniert vielleicht bei kleinen Werten mit Umsätzen im 4 und 5 stelligen Bereich, aber nicht bei einer MK von über 1 Mrd und täglich 8 stelligen Umsätzen.

[nightmare1967]

..das ist es ja, diese Doppelmoral und Verlogenheit bei der Vergabe der Aufträge ...auf der einen Seite kann das Leben der Soldaten nicht wertvoll genug sein...aber auf der anderen Seite alle Mittel einsetzen um die Auftragsvergabe zu verzögern, damit die Grossen schnell nachrüsten können ... Lobby, Filz und Vetternwirtschaft in seiner schönsten Blüte ... im Prinzip muss jede Meinungsäusserung von Politikern hinterfragt werden, welche Kontakte bestehen und wer wie profitiert ...

[coolrunning]

Egal was passiert.... das hier sind alles noch gute Nachkaufkurse und das werde ich auch tun.

Mein Kursziel bleibt mittelfristig 35 - 40 Dollar - spätestens bei Übernahme.

Also... wer verkaufen will - ich nehme sie gern.

running

[kyron7htx]

Great post by Snapper on IV... exactly how I feel (3 Ratings) 41 minutes ago Are you guys fuc-ing kidding me? are you so called longs serious? Do you do any of your own research? Do you have any wall street smarts? do you have a brain? What the fu-k is your problem? I have sat here reading nonsense after nonsense complaint after complaint for the last hour and a half. Who is writing letters to slaughter, who is writing congress, who is writing this one and that one, who is writing to get the article revised. REVISED, REVISED are you out of your mind? what the fu-k do you think that's going to do now? I can't believe some of you are serious.

The short term damage was done and I say short term because that's all it was. Wait until Saturday and you will see who bought all the shares that you idiots sold. It is so fuc-ing obvious that someone wants this stock in the low 20's that I simply can't believe you moron so called "strong longs" have not realized that by now. They artificially supressed this stock the last few days keeping it under $24.50 by shorting it. Is anyone watching? are you paying any attention? do you know what you are watching? and again do you have even half a brain?

My answer to the above is no you must not. You guys are all crying when in reality you should be doing the irish jig. Your stock the one you own is in such high demand that the snakes have pulled out every last stop that they know of and more. Do you think getting someone to revise the article now means anything? The short term damage they were looking to inflict happened already. They stole more shares from morons that don't have any idea what they are invested in or why they invested. They are only going to amend the article now to appease idiots on here that thing it still matters and to try and make themselves look like they understand your rage and understand they made a mistake so that you morons think that the article was legit. revising it actually gives them more credibility you complete idiots.

That article was written for one reason and one reason only. Someone needs shares period. now I am not smart enought to know if there short or just trying to accumulate but I do know someone wants your shares worse than Iv'e ever seen big money want shares ever before and I been around the market for twenty plus years.

So why don't you guys stop looking at the second by second tick and realize that you havre gold before all of you are wiped out of your shares because I guarentee when big money knows that they are shaken a barren tree this thing will rocket so fast you are going to be picking your mouth up off the floor.

Why do you think Lunch and griddle just to name a couple are here? You really think there just annoying pain in the ass-s? They are here for a reason to get your shares. As much as you hate it I guarentee you that Lunch and griddle (if there not the same person) and I think that they might be, have more money than most of us will ever see in there lifetime and I for one am not a poor guy. They are also much smarter than you guys becasue they play you all like a fiddle. Lunch probably has a 100 foot yacht with a helicopter on it from shaking shares from idiots. He is a professional know that.

When you guys realize this you will be in a much better place. I am sorry if I vented but I just can't believe some of the so called longs and there ridicolous posts the last several hours. Grow up and learn the market because I don't think most of you have any right being in the market.

Again if I insulted anyone I apologize but I just can't take it anymore.

[Gexe006]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837275?q=frpt

Wir haben nun bei cnbc 345 Large Block Owner seit 05.07.07 + 14
66% Institutional Holders + 1%

Neu bei den Top Mutual Fund Holders

John Hancock... mit 1,6Millionen Shares

[kyron7htx]

Ich lach mich schlapp 23$. Da sind aber wieder Einige gearscht worden.

[illi1]

nu gut ....

Company Website: http://www.forceprotection.net
LADSON, S.C. -- (Business Wire)

Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced it has purchased a new 430,000 square foot facility in Roxboro, NC. Force Protection plans to use the Person County facility for additional capacity for current and future products including its new Cheetah vehicle line. The company’s ownership is effective today.

Force Protection is a leader in producing the world’s most advanced mine protected vehicles that have become the gold standard for troop safety against the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), land mines, and roadside bombs.

"This is an exciting development for Force Protection,” said COO Raymond Pollard. "This will be a strategically important facility for the company, as it will enable us to continue to ramp up MRAP vehicle deliveries on the Cougar and Buffalo lines while simultaneously producing the next generation Cheetah vehicle series. At this new facility, we will initially have the capacity to produce approximately 2,000 vehicles in 2008."

“Force Protection is excited about establishing this significant new manufacturing capability in North Carolina,” said Executive Vice President Dan Busher. “North Carolina and Person County understand the urgency of delivering more of our life saving products to our armed forces and have worked with us to identify the right set of facilities and resources to accomplish that mission. The broad based community involvement in understanding our needs and proposing solutions has really been outstanding.”

Force Protection’s Cheetah vehicle was recently featured in a Fox News Channel special report, and will join the Cougar and Buffalo vehicles that have an unmatched record for troop safety in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003.

Force Protection is a leading ballistics research and manufacturing enterprise, specializing in the development and production of highly reinforced armored personnel carriers that are designed to save soldiers' lives by shielding them from the deadly effects of roadside bombs, or IEDs, which have become a leading killer of U.S. troops in Iraq. The trucks' unique, V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of IED blasts away from the vehicle, keeping soldiers inside safe and alive, and have become the proven response to an emerging global threat to U.S. troops. Its leading models include the 23 ton “Buffalo”, a uniquely-designed mine clearance vehicle with a reinforced mechanical arm, and the family of “Cougar” vehicles, both of whose mine and ballistic protection capabilities are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, SC. Visit the company's website at www.forceprotection.net.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company's Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and the company's public statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

[illi1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.662.101 von illi1 am 12.07.07 22:25:47

This is an exciting development for Force Protection,” said COO Raymond Pollard. "This will be a strategically important facility for the company, as it will enable us to continue to ramp up MRAP vehicle deliveries on the Cougar and Buffalo lines while simultaneously producing the next generation Cheetah vehicle series. At this new facility, we will initially have the capacity to produce approximately 2,000 vehicles in 2008

[coolrunning]

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16:00 $ 23.01 100

Schon wieder so ein Idiot, der 1,4 Mio ausgibt...



Beste Einstiegskurse....

running

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.662.474 von coolrunning am 12.07.07 22:44:52

was habe ich dir getan daß du mich Idiot nennst?

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.662.587 von wohinistmeinGeld am 12.07.07 22:51:06

er wollte das paket und da hast es ihm weggeschnappt ...eigentlich wollte ich es

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.662.982 von Boersenkrieger am 12.07.07 23:14:29

Ihr Trauerklöse, ich hab mir heute Mittag 2x50.000 und 1x200.000 geschnappt
Das bißchen Kleingeld muß man schon mal investieren wenn man an Force glaubt

Spass beiseite die Zukunft Cheetah beginnt

Die neue Fabrik und

Incentives bring 270-job facility to Person County
Triangle Business Journal - 4:02 PM EDT Thursday, July 12, 2007

Force Protection, a publicly traded military vehicle manufacturer based in South Carolina, is opening a 270-person plant in Person County.

The company was lured to the area by up to $2.07 million in state tax withholdings under the Job Development Investment Grant program. It also will receive a $500,000 grant from the One North Carolina economic development fund, which requires a local match.

Perhaps symbolically, Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT) is moving into a former Collins & Aikman plant outside Roxboro. It's the company's first manufacturing facility in North Carolina and its second overall.

Collins & Aikman was Person County's largest private employer before closing three plants in Roxboro last year, shedding 590 jobs.

The average pay of the Force Protection jobs will be $30,276 plus benefits, slightly higher than the county wage standard of $28,496.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.663.115 von Gexe006 am 12.07.07 23:24:47

jep Cheetah heißt nun die Zukunftsfantasie... denke wir ziehen bald wieder an wenn keine knüppel mehr geschmissen werden...

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.663.221 von Boersenkrieger am 12.07.07 23:31:39

auch denen Knüppelschmeißern wird ja mal die Munition ausgehen

Bin bei Force ja Ausnahmsweise ganz geduldig

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.662.982 von Boersenkrieger am 12.07.07 23:14:29

dann verkauf ich sie halt wieder, dann könnt ihr sie euch teilen

[DollarPenny]

Na dann auf einen anständigen Anstieg,

und einen Guten Morgen an alle experten.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.664.752 von DollarPenny am 13.07.07 08:54:49

Super News von gestern!!!

FACILITIES
Force Protection's facilities, production capacity and workforce have expanded dramatically.

Ladson, South Carolina - Company Headquarters



Force Protection was originally located in the Charleston Naval Yard. It moved to its current facilities in November 2003, occupying the first 87,000 sq ft of space in a plant that had been used to produce General Electric turbine engines. The four radio-controlled, 30-ton cranes greatly facilitate the movement of heavy equipment and steel throughout the manufacturing process.

Force Protection now employs more than 1,000 people in its 400,000 square feet of administrative, manufacturing, test, and integration space in Ladson and has increased its vehicle production rate by more than 200% in 2006. Additional facilities in other locations are being added in order to continue to support the demand for our life saving products and technology.


Roxboro, North Carolina – Manufacturing Production Facility



Force Protection acquired this facility in July 2007. The company will use this 430,000 square foot facility to further increase production capability to supply its life saving vehicles in greater numbers.


Edgefield, South Carolina - Research and Development Blast and Ballistic Testing

Force Protection acquired a Research and Developmental Testing Facility in Edgefield, SC. The Company will use the facilities to expand our research and development activities and support the verification and quality control validation of Force Protection's armored vehicles used to protect military personnel against explosive threats.


Summerville, South Carolina - Laboratory Testing & Training

Our 60,000 square foot Summerville facility is a separate and secure building housing research and laboratory testing of our armored vehicle technology in addition to pre-deployment training facilities for end-users of our products.



Company Profile

• Over 1,000 employees
• 900,000 sq ft manufacturing and warehouse space
• Manufacturing production rate increase of more than 200% in 2006

Quelle: http://www.forceprotection.net/about/facilities.html

[DollarPenny]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.665.666 von charlie01 am 13.07.07 09:51:58

Dann auf einen green Freitag.

[Gexe006]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…
Force Protection Inc
Force Protection May Rise to Record on Cougar, Buffalo Sales

By Edmond Lococo

July 13 (Bloomberg) -- Force Protection Inc. has the largest share of orders for the Pentagon's top procurement priority for the war in Iraq: blast-resistant trucks. Analysts estimate the company's 2008 sales will double.

The stock is rated ``buy'' by all four analysts who follow it, according to Bloomberg data. None of that has shielded the Ladson, South Carolina-based company's shares from a 25 percent drop in the past six weeks.

The decline was sparked by concerns the company may struggle with deliveries and lose market share to larger rivals such as Navistar International Corp. Stock sales by senior executives exacerbated the fall. Still, three of the four analysts who follow the company say the shares will climb to a record as Force Protection wins its portion of a planned U.S. Marine Corps order of 20,000 trucks valued at about $20 billion.

``Force Protection does have some of the best vehicles and they are going to be rewarded with orders,'' said Joseph Maxa, an analyst at Dougherty & Co. in Minneapolis. ``When they get the orders, that is going to drive the stock.''

Maxa projects Force Protection shares will rise 40 percent to $32 in the next 12 months. He doesn't own any. Sales will double to $1.4 billion in 2008 from $697 million this year, according to four analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.

The trucks protect U.S. troops from homemade bombs, which are the leading cause of combat deaths in Iraq. The Marines say Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, with V- shaped hulls like Force Protection's Cougar and Buffalo trucks, are four times safer than flat-bottomed transports.

Second Contest

Force Protection is among six companies that won orders valued at $1.7 billion since January. Force Protection's $770 million is about 44 percent of the total. The second competition will be decided in January.

Three of the four analysts following Force Protection project the stock to rise above the company's record close of $30.27 on May 30 in the next 12 months. The shares closed at $22.79 yesterday, and have risen 31 percent so far this year.

James McIlree, an analyst at C.E. Unterberg Towbin in New York, projects the shares will rise to $32, while Chris Donaghey, an analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta, predicts they'll hit $36. Neither owns the stock. Both SunTrust and C.E. Unterberg have done investment banking work for Force.

The fourth analyst, David Gremmels at Thomas Weisel Partners in New York, doesn't forecast a price or own any shares. Thomas Weisel buys and sells the shares for customers.

Mouths Shut

The company doesn't provide financial forecasts. Chief Executive Officer Gordon McGilton, 63, declined to answer most questions shareholders asked about competitive position and vehicle output during Force Protection's annual meeting on June 21.

``A refusal to interact doesn't mean we're hiding something,'' McGilton said in an interview after the meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. ``We have a history of keeping our mouths shut until there is something beneficial to say.''

Force Protection shares may rise because investors have overestimated the threat from rivals, and incorrectly assumed demand for the trucks will disappear if the U.S. exits Iraq, said Donaghey.

Troop Reduction

``The downside could be a lower-than-expected win rate, which doesn't seem likely, or that a troop reduction in Iraq would reduce the urgent need,'' Donaghey said. ``A troop withdrawal doesn't take this need away. This is the type of threat we are going to see in future.''

Force Protection was the first company to deliver the trucks in 2003.

The Marines started a competition in January to lift production. Since then, Navistar in Warrenville, Illinois, won a $623 million order on May 31. London-based BAE Systems Plc won a $212 million award on June 28.

To boost output, Force Protection last November teamed with Falls Church Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp., the largest producer of armored vehicles for the U.S. military.

Their joint venture, Force Dynamics, now splits Cougar production, and Force also signed up Jacksonville, Florida-based Armor Holdings Inc., the largest maker of armor for Humvees.

Missed Deliveries

The partnerships have initially strained Force Protection's supply chain, causing missed deliveries, said Michael Aldrich, vice president of government relations. Force deliveries were late by ``a few days'' in May and June as it shipped materials to new production lines, he said. The late vehicles were shipped this month.

Compounding fears about late deliveries and eroding market share were stock sales by Force Protection executives including former Chairman Frank Kavanaugh and CEO McGilton.

Between April 24 and May 31, Kavanaugh sold a total of 1.07 million shares at prices ranging between $23.13 and $30.78. On June 15, he announced he'd leave the company. In January, McGilton had also sold 1 million shares.

Force will continue to ``exceed expectations,'' Kavanaugh, 47, said in an interview one week after stepping down on June 21. His share sales were part of a prearranged plan for company executives, which can't be altered once put into place, he said.

Off the Table

That plan, which ends in August, had about 329,000 shares remaining as of June. Kavanaugh continues to hold another 840,000 shares, which he says he has no current plans to sell.

``I'm an investor, and I took some money off the table,'' Kavanaugh said. ``I still have a substantial amount of my net worth in this company.''

His holdings at the end of May made him the company's 12th largest shareholder, according to Bloomberg data.

Kavanaugh said his departure is actually a sign of the company's good health, because his specialty is corporate turn- arounds, rather than defense programs. As managing director of Fort Ashford Funds LLC in Irvine, California, he helped raise $250 million for the company's expansion from 2003 through 2006.

Kavanaugh became chairman in 2005 when he said Force Protection ``was in a mess.'' He presided over the revamping of the company's manufacturing processes. Before leaving, he oversaw the listing of the company's shares on the Nasdaq market in January. They previously traded over the counter.

Buying Opportunity

The company's shareholder base is now shifting from retail investors to institutions including FMR Corp.'s Fidelity Investments and Wellington Management Co. Both declined to comment on their holdings in Force Protection.

For some retail investors who have held the shares since they traded over the counter, the recent dip was nothing but a buying opportunity.

Kenneth Williams, 65, has put almost all his personal investments in Force Protection since he saw plywood prototypes of its trucks on a factory tour in 2004. The retired former Air Force technician from Columbus, Ohio, bought most of his holdings around $1 a share. He added to his stake, now more than 100,000 shares, when they fell under $22 last month, because he says they will rise to as much as $60 over the next few years.

``I'm surprised it headed lower,'' Williams said. ``If I could dig up more money, I would buy even more, but I'm pretty well committed.''

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail] .

Last Updated: July 13, 2007 00:02 EDT

[Tamay]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.669.034 von DollarPenny am 13.07.07 13:42:03

Konso läuft...!!!





...Hast Null Ahnung von WWAT und machst billige Stimmungsmache bei WWAT...

...Lass das Blödsinn verzapfen, sonst werde ich Dauergast bei Force...OK

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.669.273 von Tamay am 13.07.07 14:02:08

nimm die nicht so ernst, nimmt hier auch keiner.

[DollarPenny]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.669.273 von Tamay am 13.07.07 14:02:08

Na komm mir mal nach Hause.

[coolrunning]

13.07.2007 14:34
Force Protection, Inc. Offers Comment on Report by Pentagon's Inspector General
Force Protection, (Nachrichten) Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today offered comment on a June 27 report issued by the Pentagon's Inspector General that criticized the U.S. Marine Corps for awarding sole source armored vehicle contracts to the company in 2005, despite delays in delivering the vehicles on schedule.

“Like all Americans, we are disappointed with some of the findings in the Inspector General's report,“ said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. “From its beginnings, Force Protection's objective has been to provide the finest lifesaving vehicles in the world. We have consistently operated under urgent operational needs and have sought diligently to meet government requirements under extremely short timeframes. However, we believe that recent press coverage on the report has missed some key findings. As stated clearly on page 26, “˜the Cougars and the JERRVs proved to have significant and operational value to our warfighters on the field.' The report also states that, “˜We reviewed documentation from users and classified data on vehicle performance and learned that the vehicles performed well and saved lives.'

“When past delivery delays have occurred it has been representative that even a minor glitch in the supply chain can push things back under such tight parameters,“ McGilton said. “Enormous progress has been made in fielding this proven, battlefield solution years ahead of traditional defense schedules. Tens of thousands of our servicemen and women are alive and have reunited with their families and friends at home because of the protection provided by our vehicles. Force Protection will continue to work with the Department of Defense to produce and improve upon the best blast and ballistic protection technology in the world.“

Force Protection's vehicles have become the gold standard in troop protection against IEDs, roadside bombs, and land mines. The vehicles have logged more than three million hours of heavy combat operations and withstood thousands of blast attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003.

Force Protection is a leading ballistics research and manufacturing enterprise, specializing in the development and production of highly reinforced armored personnel carriers that are designed to save soldiers' lives by shielding them from the deadly effects of roadside bombs, or IEDs, which have become a leading killer of U.S. troops in Iraq. The trucks' unique, V-shaped hull is designed to deflect the force of IED blasts away from the vehicle, keeping soldiers inside safe and alive, and have become the proven response to an emerging global threat to U.S. troops. Its leading models include the 23 ton “Buffalo“, a uniquely-designed mine clearance vehicle with a reinforced mechanical arm, and the family of “Cougar“ vehicles, both of whose mine and ballistic protection capabilities are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. Visit the company's website at www.forceprotection.net.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company's Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and the company's public statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.


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[coolrunning]

Buffalo, a Robot in ‘Transformers’; Is a Life Saver in War on TerrorBy RICK SMITH

Posted: Today at 8:03 a.m.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Real war is no laughing matter. Nor is it a form of entertainment with the exception of the truly sadistic people who find it enjoyable.

With that in mind, it still was interesting to see one of the new heavily armored, high-tech vehicles made by Force Protection serve as a model for a robot “Decepticon” in the smash hit movie “Transformers.”

Bonecrusher is based on the Buffalo, a huge machine built by Force Protection for mine clearing and other dangerous duties in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Force Protection, which is based just outside Charleston, S.C., announced Thursday that it would build its new Cheetah vehicles at a plant in Person County. The news is not only good for the county, nearby Roxboro and the state but also for U.S. and allied troops who use Force Protection vehicles in a wide variety of roles in the war on terror.

The movie recreates the Buffalo in exquisite detail, including the long robotic arm with a huge claw that can pick up and help dispose of explosive devices (mines, improvised explosive devices or IEDs) that have killed so many Americans, allied troops, and civilians.

There’s even a toy robot based on the Buffalo.

In Transformers, Bonecrusher changes from the Buffalo into a fully autonomic robot as it clashes with the good guy robots and the U.S. military.

In real life, the Buffalo is a behemoth of a truck that includes a specially designed frame to deflect the force of a blast away from its body and the troops inside. A Humvee pales in comparison.

CBS and ABC have praised the Buffalo and smaller Cougar vehicles in news coverage. But most importantly of all the praise has come from troops and Marines in the field.

“I want to send a letter of thanks to all the personnel who work day after day building the Buffalos and Cougars which have saved my life and my Marine's lives on many separate occasions out here in Iraq,” wrote Gabriel Wilson, a Marine, in a note posted at the Force Protection Web site.

“I know you all go into work with the same reason Marines go to work and
that is to make money,” he added. “But make no mistake about it, ‘What you do at any level for Force Protection is making a difference in our lives!’ Do not
ever question that.”

So if you go to see Transformers, keep an eye out for Bonecrusher the Buffalo. He’s impossible to miss. And when you watch him in action, take a moment to pause and remember our troops who are fighting a real war that’s far, far from home.

To them, Buffalos are not toys but life savers.

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[Gexe006]

http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contracti…

Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems, LP, a division of Armor Holdings, Inc., is being awarded $518,543,584 for firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0002 under previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5030) for the purchase of 1,154 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I vehicles, and 16 MRAP Category II vehicles. Work will be performed in Sealy, Texas, and work is expected to be completed February 2008. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.677.401 von Gexe006 am 13.07.07 23:14:50

after hours 6-7% im minus
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17:47 $ 22.4601 5

[Gexe006]

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070713/pentagon_armored_vehicles.htm…

Pentagon Considers More Armored Units
Friday July 13, 5:52 pm ET
By Donna Borak, AP Business Writer
Military May Seek New Bids for Upgraded Armored Units to Protect Soldiers From Roadside Bombs


WASHINGTON (AP) -- Delivery delays have spurred the Pentagon to consider ordering up to 20,000 more armored vehicles needed to protect U.S. soldiers from roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Hampered by industry production constraints, the Marine Corps may launch a second competitive bid this month for upgraded Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles, according to a government document.

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Production delays have put the Pentagon behind schedule on deployment so the second bid would aim to attract companies that may not have bid on the first go-round.

"What we are trying to do is manufacture as many as we can and get them to the field to the men and women who need them as fast as we can," says Cheryl Irwin, a Pentagon spokeswoman.

A second batch of MRAPs designed with a V-shaped hull would better repel a more advanced improvised explosive device, wounding and killing soldiers in Baghdad and elsewhere, Pentagon officials say.

Earlier this year, nine companies were chosen to build test MRAPs as the Pentagon ramped up production. The military has awarded six contracts for up to nearly 5,000 MRAPs, based on the results of those tests.

The latest deal for 1,170 MRAPs was awarded Friday by the Marines Corps to Stewart and Stevenson Tactical Vehicle System LP, a division of Armor Holdings Inc., for $518.5 million. Those vehicles will be delivered by the end of February 2008.

Other companies making MRAPs include BAE Systems Plc, Force Protection Industries Inc. , General Dynamics Corp. and Navistar International Corp.'s subsidiary International Military and Government LLC.

Companies interested in the second round of contracts would have to submit new test vehicles, the Pentagon said.

Shares of Force Protection fell $1.64, or 7.2 percent, to $21.25 in aftermarket trading, after shares rose 10 cents to end the regular trading session at $22.89. Shares of General Dynamics rose 16 cents to $80.14 in after-hours trading, after shares ended the regular trading session up 15 cents to $79.98. Shares of Navistar rose 35 cents to end the day at $73.65, while Armor Holdings shares finished the trading session unchanged at $87.38.

[Boersenkrieger]

au Backe das sieht nicht so gut aus....

Military May Seek New Bids For Upgraded Armored VehiclesLast update: 7/13/2007 6:20:08 PMWASHINGTON (AP)--Delivery delays have spurred the Pentagon to consider ordering up to 20,000 more armored vehicles needed to protect U.S. soldiers from roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hampered by industry production constraints, the Marine Corps may launch a second competitive bid this month for upgraded Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles, according to a government document. Production delays have put the Pentagon behind schedule on deployment so the second bid would aim to attract companies that may not have bid on the first go-round. "What we are trying to do is manufacture as many as we can and get them to the field to the men and women who need them as fast as we can," says Cheryl Irwin, a Pentagon spokeswoman. A second batch of MRAPs designed with a V-shaped hull would better repel more advanced improvised explosive devices, which are wounding and killing soldiers in Baghdad and elsewhere, Pentagon officials say. Earlier this year, nine companies were chosen to build test MRAPs as the Pentagon ramped up production. The military has awarded six contracts for up to nearly 5,000 MRAPs, based on the results of those tests. The latest deal for 1,170 MRAPs was awarded Friday by the Marines Corps to Stewart and Stevenson Tactical Vehicle System LP, a division of Armor Holdings Inc. (AH), for $518.5 million. Those vehicles will be delivered by the end of February 2008. Other companies making MRAPs include BAE Systems PLC (BAES), Force Protection Inc. (FRPT), General Dynamics Corp. (GD) and Navistar International Corp.'s (NAVZ) subsidiary International Military and Government LLC. Companies interested in the second round of contracts would have to submit new test vehicles, the Pentagon said. Shares of Force Protection fell $1.64, or 7.2%, to $21.25 in aftermarket trading, after shares rose 10 cents to end the regular trading session at $22.89. Shares of General Dynamics rose 16 cents to $80.14 in after-hours trading, after shares ended the regular trading session up 15 cents at $79.98. Shares of Navistar rose 35 cents to end the day at $73.65, while Armor Holdings shares finished the trading session unchanged at $87.38. (END) Dow Jones NewswiresJuly 13, 2007 18:20 ET (22:20 GMT)

[Guerilla Investor]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.677.793 von Boersenkrieger am 14.07.07 00:34:31

Was meinst du genau ?

[Boersenkrieger]

letztlich geht die sorge um FRPT kommt bei den MRAP´s nun zu kurz.. AH produziert wohl schneller und bekommt nen fetten auftrag... naja wie auch immer... die Aktie ist einfach nichts für herzschwache Anleger

...Brasi könnte auch mal wieder was schreiben... sonst gibt´s noch Herztote im Thread

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.677.836 von Boersenkrieger am 14.07.07 00:49:12

so sieht es aus
aber ob AH am Ende schneller produziert bleibt abzuwarten,
wie vieles Andere auch, am Ende sind wir alle schlauer und Reicher oder Ärmer als jetzt.

Legen wir unsere Hoffnung nun auf die neue Fabrik und den Cheetah,
sollten die Amis die nicht alle kaufen, verkaufen wir die eben an den Rest der Welt

Brasi scheint sich in den Urlaub verabschiedet zu haben
Sollte es so sein wünsche ich ihm viel Spass und gute Erholung

Nun ist Weekend und die Börse und Ihre Kurse werden mal in den Hintergrund verdrängt

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.677.914 von Gexe006 am 14.07.07 01:00:09

beim Militär ist pünktlichkeit eben das wichtigste. wird sich zeigen ob FRPT da etwas verschissen hat.

im moment seh ich auch die gefahr dass es wieder unter 20 gehen könnte.

after hours 21,50 $ ...etwas merwürdiger verlauf erst 23 dann auf 20 wieder über 22 am ende 21,50.

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.678.239 von Boersenkrieger am 14.07.07 01:47:18

der auftrag hat meines erachtens nichts mit dem bericht zu tun. ah hat noch weit mehr in die grütze gefahren als fpi.

das geld geht eben dahin, wo genügend kapazitäten frei sind. der auftrag ist eine überraschung aufgrund des unternehmens. insgesamt war und ist jedoch weiterhin mit aufträgen an mitbewerber zu rechnen. solange fpi 100 prozent ausgelastet ist und stetig weiter aufrüstet, sind die schwankungen zu ertragen. (auch wenn hier und da eine flasche für herhalten muss)

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.678.462 von Barde69 am 14.07.07 02:22:03

sehe es auch etwas gelassener. ist ja auch klar daß force nicht von heute auf morgen in solchen mengen rasch produzieren kann. vor 3 jahren war´s noch ne würstchenbude.

...ausserdem gibts ja noch den Cheetah

[coolrunning]

Hier mal ein paar Informationen über einen Mitbewerber, der gerade den großen Auftrag bekommen hat:

http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/stewart_…

http://army-guide.com/eng/firm1874.html

Ich kann beim besten Willen nicht erkennen, warum die diesen recht großen Auftrag bekommen haben. Wo ist die Erfahrung mit diesen speziellen Fahrzeugen. Wo und wie lange sind denn diese mrap-Kisten von stewart & stevenson im Einsatz ?
Kann mir da jemand helfen ?
Oder handelt es sich hier nur um mrap-Trucks ?

Wird nur nach Lieferfähigkeit vergeben ?
Entscheidet in diesem Fall auch die Größe der Mutter (Armor holdings) ?

Habe im Moment wenig Zeit, um weiter zu recherchieren. Vielleicht hilft mir jemand.

running

[mc-plop]

So siehts aus zur Zeit:

Re: So what's left from the 7700 MRAP that are being requested? Someone please break it down.

Re: So what's left from the 7700 MRAP that are being requested? Someone please break it down.
Quotes update:
2007 CompanyUnitsCategory:

Force Protection: 1,838 - 37,2% !!!!
Navistar: 1,216 - 24,6%
AH: 1,170 - 23,7%
BAE Systems: 531 - 10,7%
OshKosh Truck: 100 - 2,0%
Protected Vehicles: 60 - 1,2%
General Dynamics: 20 - 0,4%

4,935 Total

LEFT: 2,765

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Es ist wieder mal soweit, der Beschluß des US-Parlaments zum 1.4.2008 aus dem Irak abzuziehen, und natürlich wird Bush wieder sein Veto einlegen. Lange schafft er das nicht mehr, spätestens nach der Wahl ist er die Sorge los. Hoffentlich kommt nicht noch schlimmeres nach.
Wenn Bush sich nicht mehr durchsetzen könnte wäre es mit den Fahrzeugen bis Ende 2008 nicht mehr so eilig, dann könnten auch wieder die zum Zuge kommen die nicht so schnell liefern können, wenn überhaupt noch weiter geordert wird.

http://www.welt.de/politik/article1023401/Repraesentantenhau…

[Gexe006]

http://sunday.ninemsn.com.au/sunday/feature_stories/article_…

Beating around the Bushmaster
July 15, 2007
Reporter :Ross Greenwood
Producer : Ben McLean

The US House of Representatives has agreed to spend $4.1 billion to replace the Humvee, the vehicle of choice of the United States military.

They have more than 200,000 Humvees — 17,000 of them in Iraq. Unfortunately for the American forces the Humvee's are highly vulnerable to roadside bombs or IED attack.

Australia's forces in Iraq, by contrast, are protected by one of the best Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in the world: the Bushmaster, designed and made in Australia.

The Australian makers of the Bushmaster were excited by American overtures and the potential purchase of the vehicle. Unfortunately the quality of the machine, Australia's support of the US in Iraq even the free trade agreement between the two countries wasn't enough to persuade the American government to go forward with the sale. The manufacturers now fear the machine will be copied and produced by the US as an American design.

[coolrunning]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2007-07-15-ied-cover_N…

running

[pagitz01]

so nun isses soweit!>!!

ich denke da wird heute noch kräftig geschüttelt kurse unter 20usd kurzfristig aber wenn die alle hummers ersetzen für einen von frpt!!!

naja dann is eh alles klar!!

thja nur heute wird nochmal geschüttelt!!also nachkaufen oder pc gar nicht einschalten!!

[illi1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.709.609 von pagitz01 am 16.07.07 12:37:36

woran machst du deine aussage fest, das alle hummer fahrzeuge durch FRPT ersetzt werden sollen ....?

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.709.729 von illi1 am 16.07.07 12:46:23

is doch nur ein wunschgedanke!!!!

und wenn du alles genau liest dann wirst du merken das es isses dieses gerücht oder sowas gibt"""!!

also abwarten heute wirds volatil

[illi1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.709.791 von pagitz01 am 16.07.07 12:51:27

gut dachte ich mir! gerüchte gibt es schon lange ...!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.709.814 von illi1 am 16.07.07 12:53:54

NAJA KÖNNTE ABER PASSIEREN!!!!

deswegen werden neue kap.gekauft für produktionen !!

cheeetttaaahhhhhh die zukunft????

also heute erstmal unter 20,50 usd ausser es kommt ne pos.news!!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.709.609 von pagitz01 am 16.07.07 12:37:36

na dann mal hoffen, daß da nicht auch plötzlich neue Hersteller auftauchen und alles wegschnappen.
Ich glaube das Hoch um 30 $ werden wir für lange Zeit nicht mehr erleben.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.712.921 von wohinistmeinGeld am 16.07.07 16:39:45

Da mußt du "DollarPenny" fragen, wann wir die 30$ sehen.
Der weiß das bestimmt!!

[pagitz01]

na alle nervös???

brasi komm mir ja vorbei am see wenn du nach italien fährst!!

[coolrunning]

STORM BEFORE THE CALM

Ladies and gentlemen. A few months ago with all the negative news we have recently read or heard about like the Bushmasters, Slaughter and the Inspector General and all the orders placed with our competition we would be down to 15 IMHO. But look where we are now. About 33% off the high. FRPT PPS has managed that more then once before. So here we remain with all this news behind us. Based on where the pps is this morning even before the close, It's my feeling we are in a great position and at the runway for a new take off. Maybe not right away, but nevertheless with the purchase of the NC facility which is huge it seems to me there is a lot going on behind the scenes with FRPT that is all good.

So many here like to conjecture and guess and make statements that are based on dreams or wishes and some on a combination of some facts to their own interpretation. As far as I'm concerned I see things as follows which leads me as to why others right now have received orders, last one being AH.

1. FRPT is up to their neck in filling orders. They are producing as rapidly as they can, yet their back log will take them into next year.

2. The DOD knowing this places orders with others.

3. Even if some here believe Navistar MRAP's won't hold up as well as the Gold Standard, it's not a problem because they will definitely hold up better then the Humvee. So consider it an interim fix to a problem, because FRPT couldn't deliver anymore even with their so called partners, GD, etc.

4. Now for my conjecturing, assuming, wishing, dreaming like others, I have to believe the DOD has related their wishes for more MRAP's and that more orders are forthcoming once FRPT can produce and deliver more. So with the combination of vertical integration and more lines of manufacture I believe more DO's will be coming and that the future looks bright.

5. It's a question of time and patience. Just remember that 07 is going to be a stellar year compared to 06.

6. What are the down sides. Personally I only see one. If the politicians have their way and a pull out from Iraq begins by April of 08, it would seem to me the sense of urgency of providing our troops with MRAP's begins to take a back seat. This to me happens even if we pull back to Jordan, Kuwait etc, ready to go back into Iraq if the need arises. But while not being there, no troops are being blown up, and I have to believe even though Washington spends our money as if it's going out of style, the Pentagon will say hey, not so fast on ordering more MRAPS for now. I believe the focus will then be on vehicles like the Cheetah to replace the Humvee. We have a great shot at this as well.

SO I REMAIN LONG AND STRONG AND AM WILLING TO GAMBLE BECAUSE I SEE A LIGHT AT THE END OF ALL THIS POSITIONING AND GUESSING. I DIDN'T SAY TUNNEL, BECAUSE FRPT IN THE INTERIM IS MAKING A NICE PROFIT. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE RELEASE OF THE 2nd qtr,


Yep, I agree.... oder hat jemand eine andere Meinung ?

running

[wohinistmeinGeld]

jetzt könnten sich mal ein Charttechniker über das Ding hermachen.
Der Aufwärtstrend seit Nov. 2006 ist deutlich gebrochen, dafür hat sich ein Abwärtstrend seit Mitte Mai gebildet. Bei 21 ist eine Linie die 3 mal von unten gestestet wurde bevor es darüber ging und jetzt ist es das 2. mal von oben.
Ich kenne mich Chartechnik nicht besonders aus, aber irgendwie gefällt mir die Form nicht.

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.715.665 von wohinistmeinGeld am 16.07.07 19:38:17

da hast du absolut recht - ist auch nicht gut. zumindest kurzfristig nicht. soweit der chart.

aber:

44,000 mrap fahrzeuge bis ende 2009.
force kann ab januar mindestens 200 cougars allein produzieren.
und ihr könnt davon ausgehen, dass die auch produziert werden.
2,400 cougars x 550,000$ = 1,320,000,000$

fpi ist mit der neuen fabrik in der lage in 2008 insgesamt 2,000 cheetahs zu bauen. ausgehend davon, dass die auch abgesetzt werden: 2,000 cheetahs x 350,000$ = 700,000,000$

buffalo angenommen 120 x 750,000$ = 90,000,000$

ils dürfte sich auch im zweistelligen miobereich bewegen.

damit wären wir bei gut 2 mrd $ umsatz. mit den margen könnt ihr selbst spielen. egal ob nun 5, 10 oder 15 prozent. in jedemfall ist der jetzige kurs mittel- bis langfristig ein schnäppchen.

denkt immer daran, fpi ist schuldenfrei und jeder dollar gewinn ist auch ein gewinn!

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.716.471 von Barde69 am 16.07.07 20:31:18

heute der 14.!!! artikel von the street.com zu force. diese unglaubliche schreibkraft, der wahrscheinlich unzählige personalkosten zum opfer gefallen sind verbunden mit der tatsache, dass instis weiter akkumulieren sollte allen eine antwort auf die fragen geben, die uns derzeit bewegen.

ach ja und noch eines: würdet ihr 31 mio $ investieren, wenn ihr nicht wüsstet, dass es in zukunft rentabel angelegt sein wird???

gute käufe heute!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.716.772 von Barde69 am 16.07.07 20:50:13

naja, Daimler hat auch nicht so wenig in Chrysler investiert, und die dachten sicher auch das wäre gut investiert. Es gab auch schon Selbstmord an der Wallstreet weil sie sich total verspekuliert hatten. Also soooo viel sollte man darauf auch nicht geben was die Großen so treiben.

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.718.181 von wohinistmeinGeld am 16.07.07 22:10:53

ja in der tat. der unterschied zwischen cougar und crysler ist, chrysler braucht kein mensch, denn es gibt viel bessere autos. cougar ist gold standard und wird seinen weg gehen. mit oder ohne konkurrenz. die fahrzeuge sind unschlagbar und in ihrer technologie allen um längen voraus.

ich hoffe, du bist noch nicht voll investiert. denn es gibt bestimmt die tage noch ein paar bessere gelegenheiten.

[Gexe006]

http://www.forbes.com/2007/07/16/force-protection-armor-mark…

Rival's Gain, Force Protection's Loss
Evelyn M. Rusli , 07.16.07, 4:20 PM ET

Force Protection

Military procurement seems like a zero-sum game. When Armor Holdings won a $518.5 million contract to produce armored vehicles for the Navy on Monday, its competitor Force Protection paid for it in the stock market.

Force Protection (nasdaq: FRPT - news - people ) shares tumbled 11.8%, or $2.71, to $20.18, in afternoon trading as investors worried that the companywas losing its dominance in the armored vehicle market. Meanwhile the stock price of Armor, which has held steady ever since BAE Systems (other-otc: BAESF - news - people ) announced a takeover earlier this year, barely budged. Armor edged down 0.03%, or 3 cents, to $87.35.

Since it peaked in May at $28.40, Force Protection's stock has drifted lower amid increased competition. Other armored vehicle makers, such as Armor Holdings (nyse: AH - news - people ), its soon-to-be parent BAE Systems (other-otc: BAESF - news - people ), and Navistar (other-otc: NAVZ - news - people ), have sweeped up large-sized contracts in the last few months. (See: "Competitive Concerns Sap Force Force Protection." )

Under the government's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program the Army is expected to award contracts to produce 23,000 armored vehicles, about 7,700 of which will be awarded this year. When all is said and done, Force Protection is expected to have a 40% share of the pie. In terms of field performance, Force Protection boasts the best record -- to date, no one has died in its mid-sized vehicles. However, the young Ladson, South Caroline-based company has struggled to meet the military's tight deadlines in the past.

"It's not a step forward for Force Protection, but it's not a step back," C.E. Unterberg, Towbin analyst James McIlree, told Forbes.com on Monday. McIlree still believes Force Protection will be able to hold on to its 40% stake.

Some analysts were not surprised by Armor's victory on Monday. According to Timothy Quillin of Stephens, Armor had "the most reliable medium-sized tactical vehicle." Under the deal, Armor will make 1,054 Category I vehicles and 16 Category II vehicles. Category I vehicles are light-weight vehicles designed for urban terrain. Relatively, Category II vehicles are larger and are used for rapid-response activities, such as troop transpors,

With its Cougar vehicle, Force Protection easily monopolizes Category II. However, it has struggled in Category I, which should comprise the bulk of the army's orders. The company has a strong contender for Category I coming up later this year. At 7 tons, the Cheetah will be lighter and more mobile than the Cougar line, making it an attractive Category I vehicle or a replacement candidate for the Humvee.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.715.665 von wohinistmeinGeld am 16.07.07 19:38:17

Diese Diskussion hatten wir schon einmal!!

Wer Zeit hat geht mal zurück auf Seite 131/132.
Der Kurs ist zu der Zeit von ca. 9,5$ auf ca. 7,0$ zurück
gegangen. Ich kann mich immer nur wiederholen, diese Konsolidierungsphasen sind nur gut. Ich weiß zu gut,
daß es für diejenigen die höher eingestiegen sind weh tut.

Ihr könnt die letzten Seiten durchstöbern, ich habe immer wieder
gesagt das wir die 20§ noch einmal von unten sehen werden.
Nun wird es wohl heute dazu kommen.

Wichtig für uns ist jetzt, daß wir den nächsten Auftrag bekommen oder
andere positive News kommen, dann wird der nächste Aufwärtstrend im
August / September den langfristigen bestätigen.

[DollarPenny]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.713.116 von charlie01 am 16.07.07 16:52:04

30$ sind im Aug 07 wieder drin!

Alles wird gut!

[DollarPenny]

Es geht wieder aufwärts!

Nachkaufkurse! Man sollte sich aber beeilen.

[take-care]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.726.986 von DollarPenny am 17.07.07 14:45:43

wo gehts aufwärts ?
vorbörslich im minus, vom chart her auch nicht gerade ein kauf momentan
erstmal abwarten, wo sich ein boden bildet

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.727.211 von take-care am 17.07.07 15:00:39

So ist es. Bodenbildung hoffentlich zwischen 18-19$.

[kyron7htx]

Pre-market 19,67-20,04$

[kyron7htx]

Pre-market 20,04-20,10$

[kyron7htx]

21,00$

[pagitz01]

eine achterbahn-fahrt is ein scheiss dagegen!!

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.728.300 von pagitz01 am 17.07.07 16:01:50

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.718.505 von Barde69 am 16.07.07 22:29:30

ich bin nicht voll investiert, aber ich kaufe hier mit Sicherheit nicht nach. 16000 EUR Verlust an 1 Tag gestern reicht, da hätte ich gleich in der Luftnummer Biophan bleiben können, die läuft nicht viel schlechter.
Ich kaufe nicht mehr in einen Abwärtstrend, damit bin ich früher oft genug reingefallen nur wenn mal wieder eine gute Nachricht kommt und der Trend nach oben dreht, dann könnte man es sich wieder überlegen, aber es gibt auch noch genug andere Aktien die noch nicht 1000% gemacht haben.
Konsolidierung ist recht und gut, aber das hier hat einen anderen Grund. Wieviel überraschende (schlechte) Nachrichten sind denn die letzte Zeit gekommen, und die sind der Grund?

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.732.542 von wohinistmeinGeld am 17.07.07 19:40:19

Nicht voll investiert und 16000 Euro Verlust an einem Tag!

Ich würde mich in den A.... beißen.

Jetzt werden bestimmt anwesende Diplom-Mathematiker versuchen auszurechnen,wieviel Aktien zu welchem Kurs du gekauft haben mußt,um bei dem Kursverlust von gestern 16000 Miese zu machen.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.736.043 von meier1 am 17.07.07 23:12:40

wozu braucht man Kaufkurs und Stückzahl?
10% Verlust am Tag ausrechnen kann jeder 1.Klässler.

[Guerilla Investor]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.736.144 von wohinistmeinGeld am 17.07.07 23:21:08

nicht mal davon scheints hier bei WO besonders viele zu geben ...

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.736.144 von wohinistmeinGeld am 17.07.07 23:21:08

ach ja, und es gibt auch Aktien die Plus machen, und ich hab sogar ein paar davon, also ganz so schlimm ist es dann doch nicht, aber es ist trotzdem nahe an den 10000.

Man, das waren noch Zeiten als mein Depot an einem Tag 10% verloren und es nur 400 EUR waren

Ist aber schon 14 Jahre her, ich glaube das waren damals noch DM oder wie das damals hieß.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.736.165 von Guerilla Investor am 17.07.07 23:22:55

naja, 2. Klässler, heute sind die schon etwas hinterher.

[charlie01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.732.542 von wohinistmeinGeld am 17.07.07 19:40:19

Wenn du ab dem Zeitpunkt in FRPT investiert bist seit dem du
hier postest und long gegangen bist, kannst du gar keine Verluste
mit FRPT gemacht haben. Wenn du innerhalb des letzten Jahres wirklich
Verlust mit FRPT gemacht hast, hast du ein äußerst unglückliches
Händchen gehabt.

Zum anderen sind deine Meinungen überwiegend negativ, sodaß ich deine
Aussagen nicht weiter kommentieren möchte. Ich weiß nicht auf welcher
Seite du stehst.

Geh mal zurück auf Seite 131/132.
Ich weiß noch genau wo F.Kavanaugh im letzten Jahr seine Teile
zu ca.8$ verkauft hat, war deine Aussage, das F.K. Insider ist
und wohl weiß warum er verkauft und bestimmt nicht dumm ist.
Heute wissen wir - er war sehr dumm.

FRPT wird den eingeschlagenen Weg gehen.
Nicht umsonst baut man weitere Kapazitäten auf und die Produktion
läuft auf Hochtouren, wovon wir vor einem Jahr nur geträumt haben.
Das wir nicht das komplette MRAP-Programm bedienen war von Anfang an klar und die Shorties nutzen hier massiv jede Gelegenheit.

Zum anderen ist es auch sehr kurzsichtig sich ausschließlich auf das MRAP-Programm zu konzentrieren, denn es gibt massiven Bedarf an solchen Fahrzeugen.
Die \"Großen\" haben die ersten Jahre verschlafen und versuchen jetzt
Boden gut zu machen.

Wir werden weitere Aufträge bekommen, egal von wem und die Aktie
wird auch wieder steigen. Wichtig sind die nächsten Zahlen mit den
entsprechenden Margen.

Allen einen schönen Tag.

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.739.001 von charlie01 am 18.07.07 07:36:13

Das Wesentliche kurz und prägnant. Nicht schlecht. Weiter so. Laßt euch die Aktie nicht mies machen. Keiner kann das Mrap Programm alleine bedienen. Die Aktie wird die 40$ ü. kurz o. lang erreichen und wer ab 1,50$ dabei ist, den interessieren diese Schwankungen überhaupt nicht, höchsten zum Nachgreifen.

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.739.001 von charlie01 am 18.07.07 07:36:13

Absolute Übereinstimmung !

running

basher und Zittrige gibt es überall....

[meier1]

No Comment von wohin.

Die 1.Klässler sind wohl doch nicht "so ohne".......

Dem "Spitzenbeitrag" von charlie01 ist nicht leicht zu begegnen.

[mc-plop]

Force Protection Gears Up New Factory in NC
18-Jul-2007 21:27

The estimated $8.4 billion MRAP program for 7,774 mine-resistant vehicles has seen almost 63% of its orders issued, with new orders emerging as vehicles complete testing and production capacity opens up. Force Protection of Ladson, SC was a recent beneficiary of an "additional production" order, and they currently lead the MRAP competition with 36.5% of vehicles ordered. Beyond MRAP, however, the US Army may be looking for another 17,000 vehicles – and whatever replaces the 1980s-era flat-bottomed Hummers will also need an acceptable level of mine protection.

On July 12/07, the firm announced that it had purchased a new 430,000 square foot facility in Roxboro, Person County, NC, ownership effective immediately. The Roxboro facility will produce Cougar vehicles for the USA's MRAP competition under the Force Dynamics partnership with General Dynamics.

It is also slated to produce the Cheetah, a smaller mine-resistant vehicle whose listed 14,000 pound curb weight is less than half of the MRAP CAT I Cougar 4×4's 31,000 pounds…

The Cheetah's lower curb weight allows CH-53 helicopter lift from ship to shore, and its slightly lower profile (89" tall x 88" wide x 212" long) than the Cougar 4×4 makes for easier transport in amphibious ships. A cruise speed of 75 mph helps the Cheetah live up to its moniker, while its turning radius of 30 feet gives it the ability to maneuver in confined spaces like urban battlefields.

Now, TANSTAAFL – there ain't no such thing as a free lunch. Lighter, smaller vehicles mean less protection, even with a v-hull design. Textron's M1117 ASV, for instance, didn't make it through the difficult MRAP testing at Aberdeen. Nevertheless, Force Protection claims that the Cheetah can withstand a 15 pound/ 7 kg TNT blast anywhere under the vehicle, 30 pounds/ 13.65 kg under the wheels, or 50 pounds/ 22 kg if detonated 6.5 feet/ 2 meters to the side. Testing will tell.

Cheetah isn't deployed in theater yet, but the US Marine Corps has expressed interest and is moving to fast-track its evaluation. It is widely considered to be Force Protection's Hummer replacement and scout vehicle offering, and is not part of the Force Dynamics 50/50 partnership between Force Protection, Inc. and General Dynamics.

The Roxboro facility will produce Cougar vehicles under the Force Dynamics partnership, building them alongside any of Force Protection's exclusive Cheetah orders. For its part, General Dynamics is expanding Cougar production capacity with a new 80,000 square foot plant in Oxford, AL; and expansion of its workforce at Anniston, AL by 50 employees. Force Protection has pledged a production capacity of 400 vehicles per month from the total Force Dynamics partnership by February 2008.

With respect to the new Roxboro facility, Force Protection Executive Vice President Dan Busher praised Person County's efforts in helping them set up the new plant. "The broad based community involvement in understanding our needs and proposing solutions has really been outstanding." COO Raymond Pollard added: "At this new facility, we will initially have the capacity to produce approximately 2,000 vehicles in 2008."

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Force Protection seen as MRAP beneficiary
Analyst cites head start in production of fortified military vehicles
By Christopher Hinton, MarketWatch
Last Update: 9:34 AM ET Jul 19, 2007


NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Force Protection Inc. stands to benefit from a Defense Department plan to allocate another $1.2 billion for purchases of military vehicles specially designed to withstand powerful explosions, a Thomas Weisel analyst said Thursday.
These so-called MRAP vehicles -- short for military resistant ambush protected -- are in great demand because they would afford greater protection for U.S. forces exposed to deadly improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, during patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Force Protection's shares traded 2% to $20.99 in premarket trading.
On Wednesday, the Defense Department said it wants to transfer $1.2 billion in existing funds to order an additional 2,650 MRAP vehicles, bringing the total size of the order to 6,415.
"The need for these vehicles supersedes all other programs right now," a Pentagon spokesman said at a press briefing, according to a Defense Department transcript.
"Force Protection's Cheetah vehicle, which is scheduled to start production in 4Q07, is the furthest along of any protected vehicle in its weight class, and as such is well ahead of competitors in terms of being able to supply large numbers to the Pentagon as soon as next year," Gremmels told clients.
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Force Protection seen as MRAP beneficiary Analyst cites head start in production of fortified military vehicles
By Christopher Hinton, MarketWatch
Last Update: 9:34 AM ET Jul 19, 2007


NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Force Protection Inc. stands to benefit from a Defense Department plan to allocate another $1.2 billion for purchases of military vehicles specially designed to withstand powerful explosions, a Thomas Weisel analyst said Thursday.
These so-called MRAP vehicles -- short for military resistant ambush protected -- are in great demand because they would afford greater protection for U.S. forces exposed to deadly improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, during patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan.
FRPT20.85, +0.29, +1.4%) , based in Ladson, S.C., is "well positioned" to meet the Defense Department's requirements and is believed to be three to six months ahead of the competition in ramping up MRAP production, Thomas Weisel's David Gremmels said in a research note.
Force Protection's shares traded 2% to $20.99 in premarket trading.
On Wednesday, the Defense Department said it wants to transfer $1.2 billion in existing funds to order an additional 2,650 MRAP vehicles, bringing the total size of the order to 6,415.
"The need for these vehicles supersedes all other programs right now," a Pentagon spokesman said at a press briefing, according to a Defense Department transcript.
"Force Protection's Cheetah vehicle, which is scheduled to start production in 4Q07, is the furthest along of any protected vehicle in its weight class, and as such is well ahead of competitors in terms of being able to supply large numbers to the Pentagon as soon as next year," Gremmels told clients.
Force Protection is working in partnership with General Dynamics Corp. (GD : General Dynamics Corporation GD81.01, +1.32, +1.7%) to build some of those vehicles. Earlier this month, the companies received a $111.5 million contract to build 235 MRAP vehicles for the Marine Corps.
Christopher Hinton is a reporter for MarketWatch based in New York.



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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.739.001 von charlie01 am 18.07.07 07:36:13

Wenn du letztes Jahr mitrechnest hast du recht, dann habe ich Gewinn. Ich habe aber im Winter verkauft und bin vor ca. 2 Monaten wieder eingestiegen, das war mehrmals zwischen 28 und 26$.
Also wenn ich ab dem Neueinstieg rechne waren das 11% Verlust an einem Tag, und weil ich ziemlich dick drin bin lohnt es sich dann richtig.

Meine Meinungen ist nicht überwiegend negativ sonst wäre ich nicht investiert, ich habe nur keine Scheuklappen auf und sehe alles so rosig, damit bin ich bisher gut gefahren.
Brasi weiß wie ich bei Biophan die Euphorie gebremst hatte, daß es allerdings so schlimm wird hätte ich selbst nicht gedacht.

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Der Markt läuft und läuft, Dow und Nasdaq von einem Rekordhoch zum nächsten, und das hier........?

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Amendment No. 1 to the
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT

http://xml.10kwizard.com/filing_raw.php?repo=tenk&ipage=5057…

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Form 10-Q/A for FORCE PROTECTION INC

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/070719/frpt10-q_a.html
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19-Jul-2007

Quarterly Report



ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning possible or assumed future results of operations and those preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes," "could," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," or similar expressions. Our actual results could differ materially from these anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including our ability to raise capital when necessary; availability of parts and raw materials for our products; continued customer acceptance of our products; on-going success of our research and development efforts and other risks described in our Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission elsewhere in this report. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Company's Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based on the Company's unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including those related to long-term contracts and programs, claims for unanticipated contract costs, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes, worker's compensation, warranty obligations and contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. There were no significant changes in the Company's critical accounting policies during the first quarter of 2007.



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Dividend Policy: We have never declared or paid a cash dividend on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, restrictions contained in our agreements and other factors which our board of directors deems relevant. Under the terms of the Certificate of Designation for our Series D Convertible Preferred stock, we are obligated to pay a 6% dividend in cash or shares of common stock on the outstanding shares of Series D stock. As of March 31, 2007, there are no outstanding Series D shares and we have no obligation to make such dividend payments.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements: As of March 31, 2007, other than operating leases, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements. (Refer to Note 12 of the Financial Statements included in this 10-Q)

Joint Venture Agreement: On December 15, 2006, we entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. ("GDLS"), pursuant to which we agreed to work together with GDLS to win and execute a contract for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Program, or MRAP Program. Under the Agreement, the MRAP Program is defined to include any and all solicitations and requests for proposals for MRAP production and Lifecycle Support and/or any follow on work that may be performed. The scope of work to be undertaken by the Joint Venture is limited to the use of our Cougar 4x4 and 6x6 armored vehicles for the MRAP Category I and Category II requirements. The Joint Venture board is made up of three designees from Venture FPI and three designees from GLDS. The Joint Venture board will have authority to execute documents in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Decisions of the Joint Venture board shall be made by majority vote. We agreed to operate the Joint Venture on the principle of equitable division of burden and benefit with GDLS. This means that parties are expected to contribute resources equally to the venture. We agreed to divide the Joint Venture revenues between us on a 50%/50% basis. Wherever practicable, Force Dynamics will act as the prime contractor for Joint Venture work, and we, along with GDLS, shall act as the exclusive subcontractors.

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview:We generated net earnings of $2,513,241 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. Sales for this period from all sources generated gross revenue of $100,158,766, against which we incurred total cost of goods of $78,403,575 generating a gross profit of $21,755,191, or 21.7%. We incurred Selling, General and Administrative expenses of $14,378,611 which includes a $4,875,780 charge for liquidated damages for late effective registration of stock, plus Research and Development expenses in the amount of $4,841,819 resulting in an operating profit of $2,534,761. During this three month period, we delivered a total of 195 vehicles consisting of 13 Buffalo and 182 Cougars - all variants.

Results of Operations - First Quarter 2007 Compared with First Quarter 2006

The following table sets forth our unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three month period ended March 31 for the years 2007 and 2006. The discussion and analysis that follows should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

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Fact Sheet on MRAPs
http://www.cdi.org/program/document.cfm?DocumentID=4024&Star…

By Elise Szabo



Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles are armored vehicles designed to protect the crew from mine or improvised explosive device (IED) blasts. A raised chassis carries passengers high above the ground, while a V-shaped hull and blast resistant underbody help deflect blasts from underneath the vehicle away from the crew.

MRAP vehicles generally fall into three categories based on weight and size:
Category 1 consists of the Mine Resistant Utility Vehicle (MRUV), which is usually
smaller and lighter than Category 2 and 3 vehicles and is primarily used to support urban operations.

· Category 2 consists of the Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV), which can be reconfigured to support a variety of operations, including convoy lead, troop transport, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), ambulance and combat engineering. Force Protection, Inc.’s

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.’s Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) falls uniquely into Category 3 as a Ground Standoff Mine Detection System consisting of a teleoperated mine detection vehicle and a blast protected control vehicle. Its design also allows for multiple configurations.



The Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a number of MRAP contracts this year. A $9.9 million order was placed with Force Protection Industries, Inc. on January 11, 2007. On January 26, 2007, DOD announced contracts for two test vehicles per category (1 and 2) with BAE Systems; Oshkosh Truck Corporation; Protected Vehicles, Inc.; Force Protection Industries, Inc.; Armor Holdings, Inc.; Textron Marine and Land Systems, General Purpose Vehicles, LLC; and International Military and Government, LLC for a total of 36 vehicles at a cost of $34.6 million. After testing, additional orders were placed on the following dates:



February, 12 2007

· BAE Systems: $55.4 million for 90 vehicles



February 14, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $67.4 million for 125 vehicles



February 23, 2007

· General Dynamics: $11 million for 20 vehicles

· Oshkosh Truck Corporation: $30.6 million for 100 vehicles

· Protected Vehicles, Inc.: $37.4 million for 20 vehicles





April 3, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $6.9 million for MRAP sustainment Integrated Logistic Support



April 23, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $481.4 million for 1,000 vehicles



May 4, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $8.9 million for 10 vehicles, parts and training



May 30, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $12 million for 14 vehicles



May 31, 2007

· International Military and Government LLC: $623.1 million for 1,200 vehicles



June 3, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $16.3 million for 19 vehicles and parts



June 18, 2007

· International Military and Government LLC: $8.5 million for 16 vehicles



June 19, 2007

· Force Protection Industries, Inc.: $221.7 million for 455 additional vehicles



June 28, 2007

· BAE Systems: $213.9 million for 441 vehicles



July 13, 2007

· Armor Holdings, Inc.: $518.5 million for 1,170 vehicles



July 16, 2007

· BAE Systems: $22 million for changes to a previous order



The U.S. military’s current MRAP requirement is estimated at 7,774 vehicles at a cost of over $8 billion and is expected to increase.



The Pentagon has asked Congress to shift $1.2 billion in 2007 funds to support the MRAP program, which could bring total spending on the program up to $5.4 billion in FY 2007. The additional funds will allow for purchases that will bring the total number of vehicles ordered to 6,415.



For FY 2008, DOD requested $0.441 billion. Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committee versions of the DOD Authorization bill for FY 2008 contain $4.6 billion for MRAPs for all of the military services, with almost $4 billion going to the Marine Corps and the Army.



For more information on MRAPs and individual MRAP vehicles in each of the three categories please see the links below.

General Information on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles:



U.S. Department of Defense

http://www.defenselink.mil/home/features/2007/mrap/



GlobalSecurity.org

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/mrap.h…



Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/mrap.htm



Defense Industry Daily

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mrap-survivable-rides-st…



Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRAP_%28armored_vehicle%29



Category 1: MRAP-MRUV



BAE RG-31

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/r/RG-31.htm



BAE RG-33 4x4

· DefenseReview.com

http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=arti…



Force Protection, Inc. Cheetah 4x4

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MUV-R.htm



Force Protection, Inc. Cougar H 4x4

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/c/cougar.htm



International MaxxPro

· Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_MaxxPro



Protected Vehicles, Inc. /Oshkosh Truck Alpha

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/newscast/0207/news/260207_alph…



Armor Holdings Caiman

· Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armor_Holdings_Caiman



Category 2: MRAP-JERRV



BAE RG-33L 6x6

· DefenseReview.com

http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=arti…



Force Protection, Inc. Cougar HE 6x6

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/c/cougar.htm



International MaxxPro XL

· Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_MaxxPro



Oshkosh Truck Bushmaster IMV

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/b/bushmaster-afv.htm



Protected Vehicles Inc. /Rafael Golan Armored Vehicle

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/g/golan.htm



Category 3



Force Protection, Inc. Buffalo H

· Defense Update

http://www.defense-update.com/products/b/buffalo.htm



Analysis



USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2007-07-15-ied-cover_N…



DefenseTech.org

http://www.defensetech.org/archives/003456.html

Our research has found no GAO, CRS, or CBO reports focused on MRAP programs.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.767.965 von wohinistmeinGeld am 19.07.07 23:25:47

Wenn ich hier irgendwas von dir lese dann ist es Jammerei. Was denkst du denn, von heute auf Morgen 1000% oder was? Wenns dir zu langsam ist dann Verkaufe, aber hör auf uns hier vollzujammern.

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Statement of Chairman Gene Taylor
Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP)


July 19, 2007
“Today the Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee joins with the Air and Land Forces Subcommittee in open session to receive testimony concerning our number one priority- the safety of American service men and women serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. This hearing is focused on the procurement of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle, or MRAP. The MRAP family of vehicles offers significant protection for troops from mines and IEDs exploding under the vehicle. This is due to increased ground clearance and, most importantly, a v-shaped undercarriage which helps to channel the force of the blast away from the vehicle.


“Make no mistake; this is not just another hearing on a Defense Department procurement program experiencing difficulty in cost and schedule. This is a hearing concerning the life and death of our soldiers, sailors, and marines serving in combat.


“I have not been satisfied with the response of this administration to the force protection needs of our troops. Just this Monday the country learned by reading an excellent article in USAToday that commanders in Iraq have submitted multiple requests for MRAP vehicles since 2004. Requests that until recently have apparently fallen on deaf ears. Our current troop vehicle, the HMMWV, is too vulnerable to bottom detonations. This administration needs to make every effort to replace every HUMMWV that leaves a protected area with an MRAP. Every single vehicle. That number might be as high as 17,000. And yet, the current schedule announced yesterday is to field just over 7700 vehicles.


“I am not sure that this administration and the leaders in the Department of Defense are committed to this program. We can not and must not be insensitive to casualties and just chalk them up to the dangers of war if they are preventable. The President continues to tell the country that we are at war, that more sacrifice is necessary to defeat the enemy. Then why does he not put the nation’s industrial capacity in a wartime footing? Why are we not building MRAPs in Detroit, closing automobile production lines? I am tired of excuses; I am tired of being told the Army has not funded their requirement because they see no use for the vehicle after Iraq. Right now what I care about is present day Iraq and what happens to our soldiers, sailors, and marines who are truly the only ones sacrificing in this war.


“On Tuesday of this week the Secretary of Defense meet with the Chairman and Ranking Members of the defense committees and requested permission to reprogram funds into the MRAP program. However, his reprogramming request for slightly over a billion dollars is just a drop in the bucket to the actual need. Do not mistake my meaning; I am pleased that this Secretary has finally, after years of neglect, made the MRAP program the priority of the Department. But this piecemeal approach reminds me of the trouble experienced early in Iraq fielding body armor to all our troops, and the delays in providing up-armor to our fleet of HMMWV’s. There was significant resistance in the Defense Department to spend the money necessary for that protection, and I sense there is still resistance to make a national commitment to field MRAPS.


“I want to make sure that we separate the need to defeat IEDs with the need for MRAPs. I have no doubt that talented and dedicated people are working very hard to find technologies to defeat IEDs. But the fact is that IEDs are still occurring, and the MRAP can prevent casualties when the IED succeeds. The armor and the V shaped undercarriage of the MRAP is the last line of defense when IED defeat mechanisms fail.


“In January we were told to expect 4,000 vehicles by the end of December 2007. Last week committee staff received a briefing that indicated that goal was unlikely to be met, that fewer than 3000 of the vehicles would be completed by the end of the year. On Tuesday the Secretary of Defense indicated he expects to have produced and fielded 3,900 MRAPs by the end of this year. The subcommittees would like to know how the acquisition strategy has changed in the past few days that allows for this dramatic increase in production. We would like to know what mitigating measures are being taken to increase production and, frankly, what you need from the Congress to help.


"Today we have a very distinguished panel of witnesses. I submit to the witnesses this hearing is not designed to be adversarial between the Congress and the Department, dwelling on past mistakes is not going to help at all in increasing the production of MRAPs. I want to know, and I believe the other Members of these two subcommittees want to know, the facts. Just tell us what you can and what you can not do, how long it will take, and anything you need from the Congress. Either in funding or legislation. This is serious business and we need serious solutions.


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http://www.forceprotectioninc.com/news/transformers.html

hier ein neuer produktionszweig von force ....

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über 19,50 usd aussteigen

und unter 17,50 usd weider rein!!!!

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.769.236 von Highnoon120 am 20.07.07 08:54:40

nene, ich wäre mit 10 % Plus zufrieden und nicht wie jetzt mit 28 % Minus.
Aber ich bin selbst schuld, man steigt in keine Aktie ein die 1000% im Jahr gemacht hat, das kann nichts werden.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.777.628 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 17:51:07

hätten wir uns mal an Brasie gehalten, der hatte den richtigen Riecher.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.777.703 von wohinistmeinGeld am 20.07.07 17:54:57

ach du alte jammerkiste!!

ich bin zufrieden!!!!ganz einfach!!!!!

brasi hat nen guten riecher verkaufen muss jeder selber !!!

je nach gier!!!!

für mich past es!!!!klar bei 31 usd verkaufen wäre mein traum gewessen aber is trotzdem nicht schlecht!!!!

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.777.856 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 18:02:22

unter 17,50 wieder rein!!!!

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.777.856 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 18:02:22

Du kannst in der Zukunft für 35 $ verkaufen, glaube mir.

1. Schaut euch die großen Blöcke in den letzten Wochen an, die gekauft worden sind. Diese Leute sind nicht blöd, die haben Geld und wollen eine Rendite sehen.
2. Schaut euch weiterhin die steigende Zahl der Instis an.
3. Force produziert am Limit und wird durch die Erweiterung der Kapazitäten weitere Aufträge bekommen.
4. Dann der Cheetah: Unsere goldene Zukunft !
5. Eine Übernahme wird kommen, wenn die Produkte weiterhin so gut ankommen und die Marge erhöht werden kann.


Börse braucht nun mal Geduld.

Astreine Kaufkurse und ich lege noch mal zu.

Ab 35 $ überlege ich zu verkaufen .... überlege ich, mehr nicht

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.778.352 von coolrunning am 20.07.07 18:26:06

bin ja raus und werde versuchen unter 17,50 wieder zu kaufen!!!

habe gutes geld gemacht und versuch mal nen kleinen trade!!!

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FRPT - Verträge 2007

4/23/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $481,414,500

6/19/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $221,688,050

11/9/2006 - Force Protection Industries, Inc. $125,000,000

2/14/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $67,406,940

1/26/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $34,574,582

3/6/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $16,260,713

5/30/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $11,991,406

1/11/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $9,379,370

5/4/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $8,867,449

4/3/2007 - Force Protection Industries, Incorporated $6,896,896

http://www.militaryindustrialcomplex.com/totals.asp?thisCont…

Fast 1 Milliarde !

Da soll man sich Gedanken machen ? Nee, nee... locker bleiben, Jungs...

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Force Protection Inc
Biden Urges $23 Billion More for Armored Trucks (Update1)

By Tony Capaccio

July 19 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Joseph Biden wants Congress to provide $23.6 billion next year for blast-resistant trucks for the Army and Marine Corps, almost five times more than Congress plans for this year.

Biden, a Delaware Democrat who heads the Foreign Relations Committee, introduced an amendment today to legislation that authorizes defense spending for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Senate Democratic leaders stopped considering the bill yesterday after Republicans blocked debate on amendments that sought to impose timetables on troop withdrawals.

The money would buy more Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles, or MRAPs -- heavily fortified trucks that the military says has proved especially effective in guarding against roadside bombs, the leading killer of U.S. forces in Iraq.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said the vehicles are the Pentagon's top acquisition priority, that he wants the Army and Marines to boost orders and that he's pressing contractors to boost production and cut delivery times.

Biden, a critic of the Iraq war and a presidential candidate, said in a statement today that his amendment is ``very expensive'' but ``also, literally, priceless.

``It makes good on this commitment: So long as a single American soldier or Marine remains in Iraq, we will provide him or her with the best protection this country can provide,'' he said.

More Money Sought

Congress approved $4.2 billion for the heavily armored vehicles in fiscal 2007. Gates asked lawmakers to approve $1.2 billion more -- money which he said could be shifted from elsewhere in the budget.

Biden's amendment would benefit companies that have been awarded MRAP contracts and those planning to compete for additional orders.

Truck-building contracts have been awarded to Ladson, South Carolina-based Force Protection Inc.; London-based BAE Systems Plc; Navistar International Corp.'s International Military and Government unit in Warrenville, Illinois; Oshkosh, Wisconsin- based Oshkosh Truck Corp.; Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp.; Armor Holdings Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, and closely held Protected Vehicles Inc. in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Biden singled out Costa Mesa, California-based Ceradyne Inc.'s ``Bull'' as deserving a full evaluation of its ability to withstand improvised roadside bombs equipped with an explosive charge, supplied to Iraqi insurgents by Iran, that can punch through the toughest armor.

``The Bull may not be the perfect answer, but it gives us a chance to save American lives today,'' Biden said of a vehicle that is not on contract. ``The military needs to see if the Bull can provide full MRAP protection.''

The Marines have fielded about 176 new MRAPs to Iraq while the Army has about 500 vehicles in Iraq that the service says offers protection on par with newly produced MRAPs.

The military wants to field at least another 3,500 vehicles to Iraq by early January, the Pentagon's MRAP Task Force director John Young told the House Armed Services Committee today.


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Speku an - Ist das der Beginn einer Übernahme ? Kursdrücken im Auftrag ? short sind ja auch noch genügend....
Angebote lassen sich bei günstigen Kursen leichter machen
Speku aus -

Und wenn nicht.... dann sind die Zittrigen raus

running

[mc-plop]

Bin gespannt wann wie die 20 $ -Marke wiedersehen, im moment siehts echt mies aus, wenn wir heute oberhalb von 19 $ schließen können wir uns freuen.

Das einzig gute ist das man genau weiß das frpt irgenwann wieder bei 30 $ stehen wird, nur wann ist die frage.

Halte es im moment nicht ausgeschlossen das mit hilfe der angestachelten shorties (the street) frpt bis 16 $ fällt weil viele entnervt aufgeben und dem nun schon lange anhaltendem abwärtstrend entfliehen wollen...

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.779.308 von mc-plop am 20.07.07 19:11:16

So, bin auch wieder dabei....so günstige Einstiegskurse will ich mir doch nicht entgehen lassen............habe im Nasdaq gekauft und kriege das Grauen wenn ich an die Gebühren denke, mehrere Teilausführungen
Wenn das Teil weiter fällt wird es natürlich noch interessanter, die gesetzten Stop-Loss Schätzchen einzusammeln.

Werde aber wohl besser in heimischen Märkten fischen gehen

nice weekend

[enna2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.779.742 von carpediem2 am 20.07.07 19:34:55

"...und kriege das Grauen wenn ich an die Gebühren denke, mehrere Teilausführungen"

Das ist mir auch schon mal passiert...9 Ausführungen...170 Euro Gebühren. Musst immer einen Oderzusantz /all or none) nehmen.dann passirt Dir sowas nicht mehr.

Ich habe heute auch meinen Bestand von FRPT Shares aufgestockt.
Anscheinend etwas zu früh...
Die Shortys machen leider z.Z. was sie wollen...kommen auch wieder andere Zeiten.
Weiss jemand wann die nächtsten Zahlen kommen ?

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.777.856 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 18:02:22

ich muss noch warten bis die spekusteuer im oktober rum ist ...sonst wär ich längst raus. allerdings auch wieder später rein. alle zeichen standen eben spätestens seit dem AH-auftrag auf megasturm. denke wir sehen die 15 und dann wieder richtung 20-25. damit wär ich schon sehr zufrieden

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.780.784 von enna2 am 20.07.07 20:34:22

Die Q-Zahlen sollten so Mitte August kommen.

[pagitz01]

na gott sei dank bin ich mal raus!!!

da kann ich hoffentlich um einiges billiger nachkaufen das wäre noch ne nette draufgabe zum gewinnnn!!!!!

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.782.864 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 22:36:00

den kauf nicht vergessen, denke spätestens bei 15 sollte schluss sein und von der vola her auch wieder über 20 stehen können.
letztlich war und ist sie halt gegenüber anderen der branche leicht zu hoch bewertet. wenn da die fantasie ein bischen der realität weicht wird eben gehauen. trotzdem wird´s sicher kein absturz ins bodenlose geben

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.782.994 von Boersenkrieger am 20.07.07 22:44:35

naja unter 16 usd wieder kaufen das wäre schon gelungen!!!!

also mal sehen und schaun ob wir das nächste woche hinter uns bringen!!!

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.783.126 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 22:53:33

http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contracti…

International Military and Government LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded $413,869,860 for firm-fixed-priced, delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for an additional 755 Category I (CAT I) Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) vehicles. The CAT I is an MRAP vehicle provided for the Marine Corps and other Joint Forces that is needed in convoy operations. The MRAP vehicles are required to increase survivability and mobility of troops operating in a hazardous fire area against known threats such as small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades, and improvised explosive devices. Work will be performed in WestPoint, Miss., and work is expected to be completed by February 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.783.126 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 22:53:33

jep da hast recht... auch wenn mir´s recht wäre wenn´s wieder über 20 geht ohne die 16 zu besuchen
vom chart her siehts für mich nach 15 bis 16 aus

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.783.126 von pagitz01 am 20.07.07 22:53:33

bei 18 sind wir schon mal
AH
17:13 $ 18 450
17:13 $ 18 100
17:13 $ 18 450
17:12 $ 18.10 100
17:12 $ 18.01 400
17:12 $ 18 550
17:12 $ 18 1,000

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.783.421 von Gexe006 am 20.07.07 23:15:26

mittlerweile bei 17 ...also evtl. sind wir dann ein paar tagen bei 15-16 $. rein charttechnisch perfekt !
je schneller desto besser so kann man sich einer starken gegenreaktion sicher sein.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.783.908 von Boersenkrieger am 21.07.07 00:04:46

111409 Stück gehandelt
wenn das so weitergeht sind wir bis freitag bei 5-6 USD

19:59 $ 17.68 1,000
19:59 $ 17.68 300
19:59 $ 17.66 100
19:59 $ 17.65 595
19:59 $ 17.65 100
19:59 $ 17.65 200
19:59 $ 17.65 300
19:59 $ 17.65 100
19:59 $ 17.65 100
19:59 $ 17.65 705
19:59 $ 17.68 100
19:59 $ 17.68 100
19:59 $ 17.68 100
19:58 $ 17.68 125
19:58 $ 17.65 200
19:58 $ 17.61 100
19:58 $ 17.61 500
19:58 $ 17.60 155

[mc-plop]

Ist das ein elend, an solchen tage hätte ich große lust mein gesamtes depot zu vekaufen, mein geld fest für 4,5 % anzulegen und nie wieder was mit der börse zu tun zu haben.

Was nützt der ganze research, dd, etc. bei so einem spielball...

Ich war selten so überzeugt von einer aktie wie dieser aber man muss sagen sämtlich basher und shorties lagen goldrichtig, scheiß auf euphorie in den foren und irgendwelche gerüchte von dicken 3000er Ordern.

Man hat hier mal wieder ordentlich lehrgeld gezahlt: egal wie überzeugt du von der aktie bist geh niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie mit deinem ganzen geld in sie hinein, wiederstehe bei angeblich ungerechtfertigt fallenden kursen dem nachkauf und sicher deine gewinne immer mit einem engen stoploss ab.

Und man sollte bloß nicht glauben man hätte einen hauch einer ahnung wie der aktienkurs sich entwickeln wird oder was hinter den kulissen verhandelt wird.

Einen bottom sehe ich für den kurs erstmal nicht wirklich, ich denke sämtliche käufer die auf die nachkaufchance unterhalb der 20 $ Marke gewartet haben sind schon durch.

Hoffnungslosigkeit und freier fall bis zur 12 $ Marke bei dieser aktie und dem ganzen drumherum nicht ausgeschlossen.

Wenn nächste Woche nicht mal wieder ein anständiger contract ins haus flattert siehts echt übel aus.

[Barde69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.784.241 von mc-plop am 21.07.07 04:09:30

In irrationale Märkte hinein zu kaufen oder verkaufen hat sich in der Vergangenheit schon immer als Fehler gezeigt!!!

Erst wenn die meisten am heulen sind, ist der richtige (Nach)Kaufzeitpunkt gegeben. Meiner Ansicht nach sind wir sehr sehr nah...

[mc-plop]

Nur noch Platz 2:


Re: So what's left from the 7700 MRAP that are being requested? Someone please break it down.
Quotes update:
2007 CompanyUnitsCategory:

Navistar: 1,971 - 34,6%
Force Protection: 1,838 - 32,3%
AH: 1,170 - 20,5%
BAE Systems: 531 - 9,3%
OshKosh Truck: 100 - 1,7%
Protected Vehicles: 60 - 1,0%
General Dynamics: 20 - 0,3%

5,690 Total

LEFT: 2,010


Wenn die nächste Order nicht an FRPT geht na dann gute nacht...

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.784.241 von mc-plop am 21.07.07 04:09:30

Tja, diese Durchhalteparolen hört man immer wieder. Da kann der Kurs im freien Fall sein dann werden immernoch Kursziele genannt die doppelt so hoch liegen und irgandwann hat man 90 % Verlust.
Eigentlich kann man es nicht glauben, Aufträge sind da, Gewinn wird gemacht und trotzdem gehen mal kurz 35% verloren.

Auf die großen Käufe gebe ich gar nichts, keiner weiß wie die zustande kommen, und wo für 30 Mio gekauft wird wurde auch für 30 Mio verkauft, wer von denen weiß mehr? Hier jedenfalls keiner. Dasselbe gilt für die Shorts, keiner weiß wie die gehandelt haben und wann sie in die Gewinnzone kommen. Viellicht sind die jetzt zufrieden, vielleicht drücken sie auch noch bis 15, 12 oder unter 10$.

Ich habe 7 Aktien im Depot, die Hälfte davon machte Force aus. Ich weiß, daß das allen Regeln wiederspricht, aber ich dachte eben auch das es ein sicherer Hafen ist. Natürlich hat sich der Anteil stark verschoben nach dem riesen Minus bei Force und dem Plus einiger anderer, aber es ist immer noch viel zu viel, und ich habe gestern mit 25 % Verlust noch einen Teil los bekommen. Damit sind von meinen 350% Gewinn in Force vom letzten Jahr nur noch 30% übrig.
Das ist noch besser als Festgeld, aber wie lange noch.

Ob es noch weiter fällt wenn nochmal ein großer Auftrag an andere geht kann man auch nicht sagen. Vielleicht rechnet damit schon jeder, es ist eingepreist und wenn es so weit ist heißt es buy on bad news. Oder es kommt ein großer Auftrag für Force und alle haben fest damit gerechnet sonst hätten sie schon verkauft und damit steigt der Kurs auch nicht. Auch diesen Kursverlauf kann keiner auch nur erahnen.
Nichts ist sicher an der Börse.

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.784.241 von mc-plop am 21.07.07 04:09:30

lag daran dass die aktie im branchenvergleich übertreuert war.... wenn dann fantasie rausgeht sieht´s nunmal so aus... shorties gibts schon ewig in dem wert die meisten dürften pleite sein. letztlich hat sie immer noch fast 200% in 10 monaten gemacht

wie es weitergeht --> keine ahnung

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.785.510 von Boersenkrieger am 21.07.07 13:53:59

woher willst du wissen das die Shorties pleite sind?

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.785.507 von wohinistmeinGeld am 21.07.07 13:53:28

Bin nun auch echt gespannt wie es weitergeht, aber der optimismus ist dahin.

Ich denke immer noch das frpt irgendwann wieder bei 30 $ und höher stehen wird nur wann ist die frage ob dieses jahr noch oder erst mitte 2008 wer weiß das schon, fakt ist das substanz da ist, die den kurs davor abhalten wird in die einstelligkeit zu stürzen.

Die Durchhalteparole kann ich auch nicht mehr hören, die shorties sind schuld oder the street oder die großen die den preis drücken um reinzuwollen oder andere firmen die eine übernahme vorbereiten
oder sonstwer...

Das ergebnis hat man bei patriot sehr gut gesehen da wurden auch immer schon revenuestreams der nächste jahre vorgerechnet mit fairen bewertungen aufgrund von dicken gewinnen etc.
Fakt ist die sind vom euphoriehochpunkt bei 1,80 € nun auf 0,40 € gefallen und dümpeln da schon seit monaten rum, obwohl sie auch gewinn machen, da hat das ganze geschrei von angeblich fairer bewertung auch nichts geholfen.

Bin mit meiner ersten position von 4,90 $ noch ordentlich im plus und hab die hälfte der nachkäufe bei ca. 24 $ verscherbelt, habe mir dennoch gestern ordentlich in den arsch gebissen am donnerstag bei 20,70 $ nachgekauft zu haben obwohl ich erst unter 20 $ wieder zulangen wollten dann aber kurzfristig doch wieder leicht optimistisch war und dachte die 20 $ marke würde halten...

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.785.582 von wohinistmeinGeld am 21.07.07 14:13:59

naja da waren doch viele schon bei 10 usd short

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.785.929 von mc-plop am 21.07.07 15:19:09

gut was ist passsiert ?
stinknormale konsolidierung weil zuviel fantasie drin war. so ist´s halt mit deutlichen bewertungsaufschlägen.
kommt wieder ein auftrag für frpt egal wie groß oder klein gehts 30-50% nach oben in 2-3 tagen.
frag mich nur wie tief es geht wenn ne ganze weile nix kommt. 15-16 ok... evtl. tiefer ?
alles in allem kein grund zur panik

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.786.206 von Boersenkrieger am 21.07.07 15:50:31

kein grund zur panik, aber trotzdem unschön

[pagitz01]

na mädels immer locker bleiben !!!!

40 usd werden es heuer nicht mehr werden aber 30 sicher seht doch mal branchengleiche aktien an als die bei 2-10 usd standen da gings auch rauf zum teil über 30-40 usd und auch die sind nochmal runter gekommen mehr als die hälfte gingen aber anschl.auf zum teil über 50-70 usd!!!!

also schön abwarten!!!!oder denn wiedereinstieg nicht verpassen hoffe das passiert mir nicht!!!

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.786.206 von Boersenkrieger am 21.07.07 15:50:31

Kannst du dich noch erinnern was hier erzählt wurde als ich von einer Überbewertung sprach als die MK noch bei 1,6 Mrd war? Ich weiß nicht wo die MK jetzt steht, jedenfalls deutlich niedriger, aber jetzt ist nichts mehr von Unterbewertung zu hören, schon seltsam.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.786.194 von Boersenkrieger am 21.07.07 15:49:06

woher weißt du, daß die nicht schon längst gecovert haben und die jetzigen Shorts neue sind? Ich kenne mich damit nicht so gut aus, aber ich bezweifle, daß man das irgendwie erkennt. Wenn es seit 25-30 $ neue Shorts gibt, dann können die sich doch nicht beschweren, oder?
Zur Zeit sind es übrigens nur noch 3 Tage zum covern, das war schon mal deutlich höher

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.787.674 von wohinistmeinGeld am 21.07.07 19:38:52

eigentlich interessieren mich die shorts nicht besonders.
interessant ist nur die zukunft von frpt. sieht die rosig aus ist der kurs höher. völlig egal wer wann warum kauft/verkauft.

ich denke dass sie jetzt auch nicht unterbewertet sind aber von fantasie will keiner was wissen. cheetah ? was ist das ?
einfach weil die letzten aufträge an andere gingen.... die börse ist nix weiter wie ein manisch depressiver...
heute jaaaaaaaaa sie erobern die welt, morgen ohhh mein gott sie sind pleite.
denke nur dass nach unten übertrieben werden wird und wenn sie dreht da ein knick ist der ein tief für lange zeit markieren wird.... mal sehen wo sie hinwill vor dem dreher

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.787.932 von Boersenkrieger am 21.07.07 21:03:04

macht euch nicht in die hose naja alle die höher eingstiegen sind als der akt. kurs thja aufspringen is immer gefährlich!!!!

aber der kurs wird schon wieder nur vorher wirds nochmal weh tun bzw vorher kann ich hoffentlich 14-16 usd wieder einsteigen denn das wäre echt hammermässig!!!!


kann ja schon sein das wir montag oder dienstag das letzte tief sehen werden!!!

[sauerback]

Bei aller Liebe, bin seit knapp zwei $ dabei und habe schon etliches verkauft, aber wenn man sich zurückversetzt, dann kann sich der ein oder andere entsinnen, dass es Mrap I, II, III Ausschreibungen gab und man alleine an der Tatsache der Erweiterung der Kapazitäten davon ausging einen Kontrakt zu erhalten. Mittlerweile weiß man, FRPT hat soviel Aufträge erhalten, dass der Konzern unter 100% Auslastung leidet. Darüberhinaus ist bekannt, dass 20 Mrd weitere Dollar in das Projekt fließen sollen. Nun hat FRPT weiter Kapazitäten vergrößert und niemand glaubt mehr an die Möglichkeit von den zukünftigen Geldern profitieren zu können?!

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.788.838 von sauerback am 22.07.07 00:04:03

ja klingt unlogisch... und ob 15 oder 10 ...ich verkaufe vor 30 nicht. unter umständen hab ich halt pech gehabt was soll´s. nach 10 totalverlusten in der börsenkarriere und trotzdem mittlerweile nem guten lauf wird das fell dicker

[Charly_2]

...nachbörslich hohe Umsätze

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[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.799.108 von Charly_2 am 22.07.07 17:42:49

ja leider.... glaub für knapp 2 Mio USD wurde gehandelt... wird ein böser montag

[coolrunning]

Wer hier verkauft ist wirklich blöd und versteht von Börse wenig.

Company Details
Total Shares Out Standing (millions): 68
Market Capitalization ($ millions): $1,309
Institutional Ownership: 49.7%
Price (as of 7/20/2007) 19.23


Ownership Analysis # Of Holders Shares
Total Shares Held: 113 33,838,767
New Positions: 82 17,154,173
Increased Positions: 94 21,623,573
Decreased Positions: 15 4,025,111
Holders With Activity: 109 25,648,684
Sold Out Positions: 6 851,776


Oder andere - absolute Spezialsten / Analysten ... sind blöd

.... glaube ich aber weniger...

running

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.801.506 von coolrunning am 22.07.07 19:21:06

aber weh tut´s halt trotzdem... fast ne halbierung vom top... ist aber bei so einem wert nichts weiter als eine normale konsolidierung zumindest bis in den bereich 15-16 usd... ein bischen muffe hat man eben bei talfahrten

[[KERN]Codex]

Wer nebenbei noch ne goldene Nase will ->BM an mich

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.788.235 von pagitz01 am 21.07.07 22:28:42

hätte ich blos mit Dir eine Wette gemacht,...

die 100euro wären wieder einmal sicher gewesen

denke mal das wir während dem sommer sprich bis zum september irgendwo zwischen 15-25$ umherdümpeln...

c-ya
mr.perfect

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.807.793 von [KERN]Codex am 23.07.07 08:45:14

nein will keine goldene nase!!!!!

[pagitz01]

mit etwas glück kann man schon heute wieder unter 15,50 usd kaufen!!!! denn 15 sollten schon halten!!!

oder chartis habt ihr ne meinung dazu??

[carpediem2]

Jep, wieder billig aufgestockt.....jetzt kanns ruhig wieder steigen, unter 16$
glaub ich nicht,hoffe ich nicht...
sonst hab ich bald nur noch FP im Depot
17,50 dürfte halten......wenigstens heute
Die stehen jetzt weit unter Kurs vor Bekanntgabe des 500 Mill. Auftrags.....

[coolrunning]

Force Protection's (FRPT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) weeklong selloff accelerated Monday morning after a rival scored a big military truck order.
Force Protection shares dropped 7% after rival Navistar (NAVZ - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) announced a $414 million deal to build trucks for the Marine Corps. The selloff added to Force Protection's recent woes and comes as a raft of insiders could be gearing up to sell shares, adding to pressure on the stock.

The Ladson, S.C., defense contractor saw its shares drop 16% last week, including a 5.9% decline Friday that pushed the stock's closing price below $20 for the first time in three months. Rival defense contractors have been gaining on Force Protection in the race to build armored trucks to protect U.S. troops overseas from bomb attacks.

Recently, rivals such as Armor Holdings (AH - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr), the U.K.'s BAE Systems and Navistar have fielded major orders for the so-called mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles.

But gains by rival truck makers could be only the start of Force Protection shareholders' worries. Last week, Force Protection filed with regulators to register for sale 13 million shares purchased by participants in a late-2006 private investment in public equity, or PIPE, deal. If the PIPE investors choose to sell, almost 20% of Force Protection's stock could suddenly flood the market.

Force Protection still ranks as one of the biggest winners under the multibillion-dollar MRAP program, and those gains have sent its shares -- which traded for mere pennies as recently as the end of 2005 -- as high as $31 apiece over the last year. But the company has failed to monopolize MRAP orders, as so many had expected, and seen its stock suffer as a result.

Even at today's prices, PIPE investors could realize huge gains if they sell their Force Protection stock right now. Back in December, they paid just $11.75 for their shares -- which fetched almost $15 on the public market at the time -- and have, therefore, seen their investment almost double in value.

Meanwhile, other sellers have pressured the shares as well. By mid-June, bears had sold nearly 14% of the company's stock short in anticipation of a decline. Before that, then-Chairman Frank Kavanaugh kept dumping loads of company stock -- sometimes at near-peak prices -- just ahead of his resignation from the board.

Most analysts, still bullish despite Force Protection's recent setbacks, expect regular investors to do just the opposite. But at least one of them, Josephine Millward of the Stanford Group, stands out from the pack.

Although Millward does not even formally cover Force Protection, she keeps warning investors about threats to the company. Millward sounded her latest alarm on Wednesday, following a surprise MRAP contract for Armor Holdings that she had hinted at some time before.

"In our view, Armor Holdings' MRAP win is negative for Force Protection, as the company had not expected more competition," Millward noted. "In addition, the military makes MRAP procurement decisions entirely based on its existing production capacity once a company has passed the performance test. All four of the MRAP vendors appear to have similar capacity at this point."

Thus, Millward sees no reason to favor Force Protection as the four companies battle for $1.5 billion worth of new MRAP funding over the next several months. Nor does she sense that Force Protection will enjoy any particular advantages after that funding runs out -- and gets replaced by an even bigger MRAP II program in the future.

Indeed, Millward predicts that Force Protection will face additional competition from the likes of Ceradyne (CRDN - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) and Lockheed Martin (LMT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) instead.

Ceradyne, in particular, has recently emerged as a surprise favorite for early MRAP II awards. The company boasts a new MRAP vehicle, known as the Bull, that is uniquely capable of surviving sophisticated "explosively formed penetrators." As it hands out MRAP II awards, the U.S. military will be seeking just this sort of protection.

Last week, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Al Kaschalk noted that Ceradyne "continues to make progress and receive favorable test results on its high-threat vehicle solution." If the company fares well in additional trials, he added, "an initial contract for the Bull could immediately follow."

Kaschalk is cautious about Ceradyne's stock nonetheless. He has a hold recommendation on the shares, and his firm makes a market in the securities.

For starters, Kaschalk sees modest demand for vehicles like the Bull early on despite the escalating threat posed by EFPs. Meanwhile, he worries about the sustainability of Ceradyne's high margins and its heavy dependence on the government -- which accounts for more than 70% of the company's business -- as well.

Of course, Force Protection relies on the military for virtually all of its business. But company fans see only opportunities where others see risks.

For example, C.E. Unterberg Towbin analyst James McIlree views MRAP II -- despite its calls for additional players and enhanced vehicle protection -- as yet another program for Force Protection to dominate.

"Force has already tested (and, they maintain, passed) EFP tests," McIlree wrote on Wednesday. "Rather than opening up the field, we regard this as potentially restricting the field and a positive to FRPT since they again lead the pack."

McIlree issued his bullish report after the government last week found some new money to spend on MRAP I. He seemed to warn investors about staying on the sidelines -- and missing out on possible gains -- in the process.

"We view the $1.5 billion potential reprogramming action by the Department of Defense positively and reiterate our buy recommendation and $32 price target" on Force Protection's stock, he wrote. "The reprogramming action also points out the danger in waiting for the 'perfect' time to buy Force based on the registration of the [PIPE] shares, the potential for competitive orders ... the reporting of the quarter -- or whatever worry du jour exists."

McIlree's firm managed the PIPE deal for Force Protection. His latest note appeared just one day before the company filed the registration necessary for PIPE investors to begin selling their shares.

running

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.811.801 von pagitz01 am 23.07.07 14:09:23

kommt drauf an ob OTC auch noch zählt. Wenns bei 15 nicht hält wäre dann erst wieder bei 7 echte Unterstützung. Es ist ja schon unter den Einstiegskurs der Nasdaq gegangen. Es gibt keinen Grund warum es wieder drehen sollte solange keine neuen Aufträge kommen, oder die nächsten Zahlen sind weit über der Erwartungen.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.813.973 von coolrunning am 23.07.07 16:33:31

wie jetzt, hat Navistar jetzt noch mal einen Auftrag bekommen? Hat da nicht jemand mal gesagt, die könnten den bisherigen Auftrag gar nicht schaffen?
Naja, sind ja alle blöd die verkaufen, das Volumen ist jetzt schon nicht schlecht.

[coolrunning]

BIDEN CONTINUES EFFORTS TO KEEP TROOPS SAFE
Leads National Effort To Speed Production of Mine Resistant Vehicles

Charleston, SC (July 23, 2007) – Today in Charleston, South Carolina, Sen. Joe Biden met with the chief executives of Force Protection Inc. and Protected Vehicles, Inc., two South Carolina-based companies, and held a press conference to provide an update on the production of mine resistant vehicles. Senator Biden has been leading a national effort to get more of these vehicles on the ground in Iraq as soon as possible.


"Our government has some fundamental promises to keep to our troops in the field," said Sen. Biden. "When our young men and women make a commitment to serve our country, we owe them the best protective equipment available. These mine resistant vehicles must be deployed immediately."

Senator Biden has been a leader of the effort to get mine resistant vehicles to our troops in Iraq. Roughly seventy percent of all U.S. deaths and casualties in Iraq are caused by road side bombs. Mine resistant vehicles, with their v-shaped hulls, are proven to cut casualties by two-thirds compared to Humvees. This means that almost 1,000 Americans would be alive today and tens of thousands would not be injured had mine resistant vehicles been built and sent to Iraq when commanders in the field first asked for them in 2003 and again in 2005.

The military finally decided to order 7,774 mine resistant vehicles early this year, but in March, Sen. Biden discovered that the Bush Administration had failed to ask for sufficient funds to buy these vehicles in its emergency budget for Iraq. Senator Biden succeeded in adding $1.2 billion to the emergency budget. As a result, an additional 2,500 mine resistant vehicles will be sent to Iraq by the end of the year. Since then, commanders in the field have said that they need 15,200 more of these vehicles, but the military is not moving forward on their request. Sen. Biden introduced an amendment in the Senate to the 2008 defense bill to provide up to $24 billion for these additional vehicles.

Zittrige raus ! Ich habe weiter gekauft..... danke.

running

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.815.346 von coolrunning am 23.07.07 18:00:43

laut advfn stehen wir schon wieder bei 17.50$

sampler

[stavro]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.815.664 von sampler am 23.07.07 18:24:28

Shares of Navistar Gain on New Deal
Monday July 23, 10:46 am ET
Shares of Navistar Gain 3.5 Percent Following Second MRAP Order


Shares of Navistar International Corp. rose in morning trading Monday after its subsidiary won a $413.9 million contract late Friday to build an additional 755 armored vehicles for American soldiers in Iraq.
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While shares of Warrenville, Ill.-based Navistar rose $2.45, or 3.5 percent, to $72.45 in morning trading, shares of competitor Force Protection Industries Inc. fell $1.47, or 7.6 percent, to $17.76. Shares of Navistar traded between $23 and $74.60 over the last 52-week period.

This is the third contract awarded by the Pentagon to Navistar's subsidiary International Military and Government LLC under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. In May, the Marine Corps awarded the company a $623.1 million contract to build 1,200 MRAPs. The vehicles are designed with a V-shaped hull to repel improvised explosive devices and roadside bombs.

Wachovia Securities analyst Andrew Casey wrote in a note to clients that the latest MRAP award to Navistar is a positive sign for the company, given declines in demand for its core commercial truck products from customers.

"The most recent contract win suggests Navistar is better positioned than some of its competitors to produce MRAP vehicles quickly and meet quick delivery requirements," said Casey.

The Pentagon is considering shifting $1.2 billion in its current budget to pay for more MRAP vehicles.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.815.664 von sampler am 23.07.07 18:24:28

Ist doch schön wenn man die Aktionäre nach einem Fall von 30 auf 16,50 mit der Gegenreaktion auf 17,50 noch befriedigen kann.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.815.818 von wohinistmeinGeld am 23.07.07 18:36:40

stimmt!!!!da gebe ich dir recht

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.815.923 von pagitz01 am 23.07.07 18:44:02

schön bin schon richtig in startposition zum kaufen!!!!

unter 16 wäre der hammer

[teich61]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.816.770 von pagitz01 am 23.07.07 19:40:42

ich kauf bei 10 usd

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.818.123 von teich61 am 23.07.07 21:20:55

[sneake]

Thema Abgeltungssteuer.Sehr wichtig!!!

Thread: Öffentliche Petitionen gegen Abgeltungssteuen.BITTE ALLE MITMACHEN!!!!!!!!

[coolrunning]

As the Pentagon and Congress urgently try to provide as many mine-resistant vehicles as possible to troops in Iraq, one company is warning lawmakers that the military may end up buying vehicles that don’t all offer a consistent level of protection.

Additionally, it warns, the Pentagon could face an expensive logistical nightmare.

Force Protection Inc., of Ladson, S.C., quickly shot to fame with its V-shaped-hull vehicles, which can withstand blasts from the improvised explosive devices that are so common in Iraq. But the field is now getting crowded with other companies offering similar vehicles — and Force Protection is trying to assert its ascendancy.

The firm is pressing its case with lawmakers and Pentagon officials that “all V-shaped vehicles are not created equal,” said Michael Aldrich, the company’s vice president of marketing and government relations.

Company officials want to convince the Pentagon and lawmakers that Force Protection could license its original designs to other manufacturers rather than compete with a slew of vehicles that may not offer the same level of protection.

Indeed, based on the success of Force Protection’s Cougar and Buffalo vehicles in Iraq, the Pentagon has significantly stepped up its acquisition of the uniquely designed vehicles, which deflect and stifle shockwaves from explosions through a V-shaped undercarriage.

The Pentagon created a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle task force as a top priority under Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and a whole host of defense contractors are expected to build up to 5,761 MRAP vehicles by February 2008. Force Protection will supply more than 30 percent of that order.

The Pentagon could buy as many as 17,000 of the V-shaped-hull vehicles in the coming years to replace Humvees.

But Force Protection, which is partnered with General Dynamics Corp.’s Land Systems business arm, is no longer the only company producing the vehicles. Six other contractors are also vying for MRAP orders after sending prototypes to military testers: Navistar International Corp.’s International Military and Government LLC; a General Dynamics Canadian unit; BAE Systems Plc.; Oshkosh Truck Corp.; Protected Vehicles Inc.; and Armor Holdings Inc.

Force Protection has already licensed its technical data package to General Dynamics as part of a joint venture, Force Dynamics, and Armor Holdings, which is manufacturing both Force Protection vehicles and its own competing design.

“We think they [the Pentagon] jump-started getting more protection to soldiers, but now it is time to focus on one design and we’re hopeful it’s going to be our design,” said Aldrich.

“Our concern is that everything is being lumped together under one program called MRAP, but they are all different vehicles which are inefficiently managed,” he added.

Aldrich also claimed that not all vehicles might perform as well as Force Protection’s against blasts. “They have been tested against a common set of standards and that is why they are being fielded,” he said. “But they have not been exposed to the real field.”

He explained that Force Protection vehicles can survive blasts well due to their geometry and a specialty-grade steel that bends rather than welds. The vehicles also stand three feet off the ground and are very heavy to better withstand blasts.

If the Pentagon deploys different kinds of vehicles, however, sustaining them on the battlefield could become cumbersome, given the different parts needed. According to Pentagon numbers, 72 percent of the total life-cycle cost for the MRAPs goes toward maintaining and sustaining the vehicles, while the rest is for the actual purchase. On a $4 billion MRAP purchase, the life cycle cost would be as much as $10 billion.

The cost of one MRAP vehicle ranges between $1 million and $1.2 million. The vehicles are heavy and have a high fuel consumption of 5-10 miles per gallon, depending on their size. MRAPs come in three categories, ranging from a lighter utility vehicle to a large mine-protected clearance vehicle.

“It’s much too heavy, it doesn’t perform well off the road, and it’s a logistical nightmare in terms of [the] fuel support it needs,” said retired Gen. Jack Keane. “We are talking about tanks on wheels here.”

“The life-cycle costs and logistics infrastructure is going to be very expensive,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told The Hill. “But we can absorb the cost easier than it is for a family to absorb another loss of life.”

Together with Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.), Graham filed an amendment to the currently shelved defense authorization bill to provide up to $24 billion to buy additional MRAP vehicles.

Biden, a presidential contender, on Monday met with executives from Force Protection and Protected Vehicles Inc, also a South Carolina company.

But Graham said that the consequences of having more than one source for building the vehicles could be beneficial.

“You’ll have different minds looking at ways to make this better,” Graham said. “More companies will ensure that innovation is alive because they will be competing for a share of the market.”

For example, Navistar won a $414 million contract for 755 MRAPs on Friday, following another contract in May for 1,200 of the ambush-protected vehicles. The company said it works to develop vehicles according to the rigorous Pentagon specifications.

Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, acknowledged that the maintenance of these vehicles is going to be “substantial.” Last week, Congress approved a Pentagon reprogramming request of $1.2 billion to buy more MRAPs.

The lawmaker has also expressed concern that there won’t be enough spare parts available for all the vehicles. Murtha and other lawmakers are criticizing the Pentagon for not moving fast enough with its MRAP acquisition even though requests have been coming from Iraq since 2004.

“They are coming to us with a program request that they should have asked for two years ago,” Murtha said in an interview.
“This is the most screwed-up Defense Department I have ever seen,” said Murtha, who acknowledged that Gates has started to make a difference.

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[coolrunning]

Article: PVI EFP Solution Passes Testing - July 23, 2007
PVI EFP Solution Passes Testing
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2007 - Protected Vehicles, Inc. is pleased to announce that ShieldAll(TM), the company's solution to combating deadly explosively formed penetrators (EFPs), has completed several rounds of intensive testing on the proving grounds of a U.S. Government testing facility. The results exceeded expectations of the product's resilience to the devastating effects of an improvised explosive device (IED). EFPs are among the most destructive IEDs used by the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan. IEDs account for approximately 70 percent of casualties in the field.

ShieldAll(TM), available exclusively from PVI, was created from an advanced materials development program at Battelle. With this revolutionary material in hand, PVI and Battelle joined forces to create a composite armor encompassing ceramics, metals, reinforcing and patented binders that provide exceptional protection against threats from powerful EFP explosions.

This armor solution is 1/3 lighter than steel armor, yet provides EFP protection which standard steel armor does not. This makes PVI's EFP solution lighter than all known solutions to date. Although originally developed for use on PVI's GOLAN, ALPHA and PROTECTOR line of vehicles, ShieldAll(TM) utilizes a versatile design which allows it to be used as an up-armor kit on an assortment of other combat vehicles currently being developed and already in the operating theater.

This revolutionary armor solution is based on readily available components and ongoing involvement from a tier one polymer manufacturer. ShieldAll(TM) is available immediately for large-scale production ramp up.

About Battelle

Battelle is a global leader in science and technology. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, it develops and commercializes technology and manages laboratories for customers. Battelle, with the national labs it manages or co-manages, oversees 20,000 staff members and conducts $3.4 billion in annual research and development. Battelle innovations have included the development of the office copier machine (Xerox); pioneering work on compact disc technology; fiber optics for telecommunications; development of new medical products to fight diabetes, cancer and heart disease; breakthroughs in environmental waste treatment; homeland security technologies; and advancements in transportation safety and security.

For more information, visit www.battelle.org or contact Media Relations Manager Katy Delaney at [phone], or [e-mail].

About Protected Vehicles, Inc.

Protected Vehicles, Inc. designs and manufactures mine and ballistic protected vehicles using advanced U.S. technology; technology derived from Rhodesian and South African vehicle development programs carried out from 1970 through 1994; and U.S. DoD technology developments. Founded in 2005 by Garth Barrett, a pioneer in mine blast and ballistic protection since the early 1970's, PVI is headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has approximately 600,000 square feet of R&D and heavy metal fabrication space capable of cutting, bending, and manufacturing; thus enabling complete onsite fabrication of capsules and vehicle assemblies.

http://digital50.com/news/items/BW/2001/07/14/20070723006289…

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[coolrunning]

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/more-mraps-1200-maxxpro-…

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[klr]

Nicht nur Navistar, auch KMW sucht den Eintritt in den U.S.-Markt für gepanzerte Fahrzeuge:

http://www.handelsblatt.com/news/Unternehmen/Industrie/_pv/_…

Daher wird's für Force zukünftig schwieriger.....nicht einfacher.

Gruß
KLR

[PEKA62]

Tuesday, July 24 2007 8:50 AM, EST

Force Protection-FRPT named top pick, reiterate Buy & $32 target@CEUT

Fly On The Wall "All News "
Unterberg believes current multiples provide an attractive entry point.

[pagitz01]

jetzt dürften wir bald zum akt. stand fair bewertet werden hoffen wir auf nochmal 2 usd günstiger!!!

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.828.186 von pagitz01 am 24.07.07 15:32:54

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.828.334 von kyron7htx am 24.07.07 15:40:40

lach nicht blöd bring ein gegenargument!!!!


und nochwas ich dneke nicht das di amys deutsche autos kaufen werden denn die regierung wird doch eher die eigene wirtschaft beleben wollen vor allem haben die amys auch firmen die gleich gute autos herstellen!!!

und dann noch der schwache usd wird das auto gleich noch teurer!!!!

[PEKA62]

Tuesday, July 24 2007 10:34 AM, EST

Force Protection established as "Top Pick"; stock at extraordinary entry point - CE Unterberg (17.35 -0.04) -- Update

Briefing.com "Inplay "
C.E. Unterberg notes they are again establishing FRPT as their "Top Pick". Firm says the stock is down 45% from its high and is trading at multiples they consider to be an extraordinary entry point. Firm thinks the sell-off in the shares, on the heels of another large M.R.A.P order to Navistar (NAVZ) is overdone and they would be buyers. In their opinion, the story remains intact. Firm believes M.R.A.P. is still the priority procurement for the DoD. Firm says the Army has admitted that the A.S.Vs in inventory are not a sufficient defense against I.E.Ds, and they expect M.R.A.P vehicle requests to increase.

[pagitz01]

aber vom hoch fast 50 prozent verlieren!!!naja so normal is das ja nicht wenn alles nach plan läuft oder!!!

bin ja gespannt wie das wieter geht!!!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.846.329 von pagitz01 am 25.07.07 16:43:12

wenn die 17 fallen dann sehen wir 15,50 und dann sehen wir weiter !!!!!

thja sagte schon vor langer zeit

ne achterbahn is ein scheiss dagegen!!

[bregenzer]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.846.460 von pagitz01 am 25.07.07 16:49:19

Achterbahn kann man hier wohl nicht mehr sagen.

Das ist momentan eher ein Lift in die Hölle

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.846.963 von bregenzer am 25.07.07 17:16:24

fahrstuhl ins grauen!!!


what goes up must comes down!!!!


ich suche im moment meinen wiedereinstieg!!!!

is gar nicht so einfach

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.847.041 von pagitz01 am 25.07.07 17:21:16

daher ich nicht weiss wann wieder einsteigen so hab ich mich entscheiden auf 3 mal zu kaufen!!

1 kauf bei 16,78 gekauft

2 kauf wird bei 15,78 oder 17,78

3 kauf wird bei 14,78 oder 18,78

ich denke so wirds am besten sein!!!

[Mr.Perfect]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.848.213 von pagitz01 am 25.07.07 18:29:19

hab gar nicht mitbekommen das Du ausgestiegen bist.

nun, momentan fehlt einbischen der input bzw. ein fetter auftrag. es reicht leider nicht nur zu sagen wieviel man produzieren könnte...
harte fakten und das teil springt auch wieder an

bei smith wärst du besser gefahren im moment

c-ya
mr.perfect

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.849.363 von Mr.Perfect am 25.07.07 19:44:00

is mir doch egal!!

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.848.213 von pagitz01 am 25.07.07 18:29:19

ja ist wohl ganz ok so... denke wir sind bald am ende der konso angelangt... von überbewertung kann jan un auch keine rede mehr sein

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.851.758 von Boersenkrieger am 25.07.07 22:32:58

naja bin mit meinem ersten kauf heute 10 vor börsenschluss ausgestiegen!!!

denke ich bekomme es doch unter 16 usd!!!!

mal sehen!!

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.851.872 von pagitz01 am 25.07.07 22:42:56

aber halte dich dran.... ich kenn das von mir erst will man unter x rein dann unter x-1 usw und schwups ist man gar nicht drin wenn´s losgeht.... solarworld anno 2004 oder sohu 2001 sind da so meine beispiele

[bregenzer]

Spartan Chassis to Support Production of Mine Protected Vehicles



Michigan Company Awarded Subcontract to Supply Key Chassis Components

CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartan Chassis,
Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), today announced
it has received a subcontract award, worth nearly $30 million, from Force
Protection, Inc. to supply and integrate key chassis components in the
production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush
Protected, or MRAP, program.
The order placed with Spartan Chassis by Force Protection, a
Charleston, S.C.-based manufacturer of ballistic and mine-protected
military vehicles, calls for production to be completed by the end of
January 2008. The vehicles will be utilized by all branches of the U.S.
military.
"Spartan Chassis' proven specialty chassis expertise has afforded us
another opportunity to work with Force Protection," said Richard Schalter,
president of Spartan Chassis. "These vehicles are in great demand and we
are excited about this and future opportunities to work with Force
Protection in supporting the U.S. military."
Force Protection is a leader in producing the world's most advanced
mine protected vehicles that have become the gold standard for troop safety
against the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), land mines, and
roadside bombs.
About Spartan Chassis, Inc.:
Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SPAR), is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for
recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors,
which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of
Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $445
million in 2006 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of
specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.
This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives
and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements
involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be
accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications may arise
that could prevent the prompt implementation of the plans outlined above.
The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further
qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth
in the company's Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov).
Government contracts and subcontracts typically involve long payment and
purchase cycles, competitive bidding, qualification requirements, delays or
changes in funding, extensive specification development and changes, price
negotiations and milestone requirements. An announced award of a
governmental contract is not equivalent to a finalized executed contract
and does not assure that orders will be issued and filled. Government
agencies also often retain some portion of fees payable upon completion of
a project and collection of contract fees may be delayed for long periods,
which can negatively impact both prime contractors and subcontractors. The
company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as required by law.

[enna2]

Mann o mann....das Ding findet ja gar keinen Boden mehr.
Ich hätte echt gedacht bei 17 USD kommt mal Ruhe rein...

Die Shortys können momentan mit dem Ding machen was Sie wollen...
und auch das Management hat anscheinend nicht mal ne kleine News in petto um das zu beenden.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.862.351 von enna2 am 26.07.07 17:10:27

so jetzt fangen wir an zu kaufen

[kyron7htx]

Force Protection: I,ll be back. Der Turnaround ist voll im Gange.
Deck mich voll ein. Mit Volldampf auf die 40$!!!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.864.844 von kyron7htx am 26.07.07 19:21:33

puuhh das war heute ein krampf bin aber zu unter 14,70 mit allem rein!!!!

hoffe das hier mal ein boden ist!!

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.865.228 von pagitz01 am 26.07.07 19:40:02

boah ziemlich mutig... tippe eher auf 5-10 usd... wenn ich ins minus rutsche kauf ich nach (kk 7,43 usd). chance wohl 50:50

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.866.318 von Boersenkrieger am 26.07.07 20:41:55

dich interessiert dein Geschwätz von Gestern auch nicht mehr besonders viel was,
du bist mal ein Krieger

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.865.228 von pagitz01 am 26.07.07 19:40:02

Day's Range: 14.66 - 17.00

Da bist du aber ein ganz schöner fuchs gewesen wenn du unter 14,70 $ mit allem rein bist ...

[mc-plop]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.866.569 von mc-plop am 26.07.07 20:56:56

Also ich bin heute zu börsen eröffnung usa zu 17,00 mit allem raus gegangen und dann bei 14,66 mit allem wieder rein und dann zu 16,02 alles wieder raus gehauen und nun zu 15,40 wieder alles eingekauft...

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.866.628 von mc-plop am 26.07.07 21:00:16

hattest ja einen stressigen tag

[Boersenkrieger]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 30.866.480 von pes05 am 26.07.07 20:51:23

naja die milliardäre von shorties sind doch schon seit 5 usd dick dabei wenn ich mich nicht irre.... die wollen den kurs wieder 1 drücken. der ganze aktienmarkt ist doch ohnehin nur ein einziger fake einiger wenigen mulitmilliardäre und großbanken.