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Directed Electronics Inc. (DEIX) is in the Technology Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$401.1M
Profit
Dec 31 2007
($139.9M)
Market Cap
Jun 20 2008
$39.4M

Latest News and Analysis

  • Directed Electronics, Inc Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript

    Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thanks, sir. Ladies, and gentlemen, we will now begin our question-and-answer session. Operator instructions Our first question comes from Scot Ciccarelli with RBC Capital Markets. Please go ahead. Scot Ciccarelli - RBC Capital Markets Hey guys, Scot Ciccarelli. A couple of questions for you. Kevin, you...

    Earnings calls 2008-03-17

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    Directed Electronics Inc.'s shareholders voted to change its name to DEI Holdings Inc. Send any news of locally based public companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can be reached at 858-277-6359...

    Articles 2008-07-07

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  • Directed Electronics taken off credit watch lists

    Directed Electronics Inc., a designer and marketer of car alarms and other electronic devices, said recently that Standard & Poor's and Moody's, two credit rating firms, removed the publicly traded company from their credit watch lists. Kevin Duffy, DEI's chief financial officer, says the company's removal from the...

    Articles 2008-05-19

  • Directed Electronics Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

    Generated $19 million in Operating Cash Flow Extended Agreement with SIRIUS Satellite Radio VISTA, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Directed Electronics, Inc. announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The company also introduced for the first time gross...

    Articles 2008-05-08

  • Directed Electronics Announces Date of First Quarter 2008 Conference Call

    VISTA, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Directed Electronics, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 after the market close on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Company also announced that it will host a conference call on the same...

    Articles 2008-05-06

  • Directed Electronics Inc

    Directed Electronics Inc. says a distribution agreement it has with Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. was extended another year from August 2008. The company says the pending merger of the Sirius and XM satellite radio firms should happen in the near future, which should improve consumer demand. Send any...

    Articles 2008-05-05

  • Directed Electronics extends contract with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.(CONTRACTS)

    Directed Electronics Inc. announced that it has amended certain terms and extended its distribution agreement with SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. to January 31, 2009. James E. Minarik, president and chief executive officer of Directed, said, "Together with SIRIUS, over the...

    Articles 2008-04-01

  • Directed Electronics, Inc. Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

    - Reports net sales of $401 million and adjusted EBITDA of $59 million for full year 2007 - Generates operating cash flow of $87 million during 2007 - Achieves debt covenant compliance with $75 million of debt pay down in 2007 - Successfully negotiates...

    Articles 2008-03-17

  • Has added Directed Electronics Inc. to their watch list.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-11 March 2008-The Maybach Journal: Has added Directed Electronics Inc. to their watch listC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11032008 Maybach Financial is a syndicate of financial informants representing a true investing experience. Taking research from financial consultants, brokers, researchers,...

    Articles 2008-03-11

  • Global Market Review for Directed Electronics, Inc.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-11 March 2008-Market Review: Global Market Review for Directed Electronics, Inc.C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11032008 Streetinvesting.com has now resumed our progressive review of Directed Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DEIX) after it traded up 15% Tuesday, late in the morning...

    Articles 2008-03-11

  • Directed Electronics, Inc. Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Conference Call

    VISTA, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Directed Electronics, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007 after the market close on Monday, March 17, 2008. The Company also announced that it will host a conference...

    Articles 2008-03-11

  • Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for Customers During Tax Time by Providing Free Copies of 2007 Tax Returns

    DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, is helping customers take care of business by providing free copies, up to 25 single-sided pages, of 2007 tax returns from April 6 to April 15, 2008. Customers will be able to take advantage...

    Articles 2008-03-10

  • INTERVIEW WITH MEP CATHERINE TRAUTMANN ON THE REVISION OF EU TELECOMS REGULATIONS : "THERE IS A PROBLEM OF COHERENCE AND OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS".

    Catherine Trautmann (PES, France) is the European Parliament's rapporteur for the draft framework directive on electronic communications. In her view, the European Commission has to take account of the difficulties created by its proposals, tabled on 13 November, the Council has to make...

    Articles 2008-03-03

  • Introduces Directed Electronics to our Bluechips Portfolio.

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    Articles 2008-02-05

  • Maryland-based Polk Audio products to be available at Best Buy

    Polk Audio's home audio entertainment products will be available in June at more than 900 Best Buy locations throughout the U.S., according to an announcement by Directed Electronics Inc., which acquired the Baltimore-based designer and manufacturer of high- performance audio products in 2006. In a statement, California- based Directed Electronics...

    Articles 2008-02-01

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  • Directed Electronics Receives Progressive Following.

    M2 PRESSWIRE-31 January 2008-The SI Report: Directed Electronics Receives Progressive FollowingC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:31012008 Streetinvesting.com has now resumed our progressive review of Directed Electronics (Nasdaq: DEIX) after it traded up 7% mid-day Thursday with average volume. Based on...

    Articles 2008-01-31

  • Picture this: TV uses organic light emitting diode technology: Sony, directed electronics try to seize spotlight at consumer electronics show

    Three millimeters is the depth of three credit cards stacked together in a wallet. It is also the depth of a flat-screen TV that Sony Electronics Inc. showed off last week at the 2008 International CES, also known as the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. ...

    Articles 2008-01-14

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  • Incorporated: 1999
  • CEO: Mr. James E. Minarik

Directed Electronics designs and markets home theater loudspeakers, vehicle security, vehicle remote start and convenience systems; and supplies aftermarket satellite radio receivers, mobile audio and mobile video systems. Co.'s products include its Polk Audio® loudspeakers, and its security products, remote start, hybrid systems, Global Positioning System tracking and navigation systems that are sold under brands such as Viper®, Python®, Astroflex® and Autostart®. Co. sells its products through various channels, including independent specialty retailers, national and regional retail electronics chains, mass merchants, automotive parts retailers, car dealers, and regional distributors.

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Directed Electronics Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Troy D. Templeton

Chairman

Mr. Seth R. Johnson

Mr. James E. Minarik

Mr. Jon E. Elias

Congressman Darrell E. Issa

Mr. Andrew D. Robertson

Mr. Victor J. Orler

Mr. S. James Spierer

Mr. Kevin B. McColgan

Mr. Edmond S. Thomas

Contact Information

One Viper Way

Vista, CA

http://www.directed.com

760 598-6200

NAICS Code

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing: 334310
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