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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$250.5K
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Based in Napa, California, Harbinger is the industry leader in fitness accessories. Harbinger Products are available at most major independent, specialty and general sporting goods retailers nationwide.
Co-Founder
Hal BowlesNumber of Employees 14
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NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511
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Cleveland-Cliffs Announces Results for Special Meeting Held on Oct. 3
- 2008-10-10
Company Also Sets Record Date for Proposal to Merge with Alpha Natural Resources CLEVELAND -- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE: CLF), which will be renamed Cliffs Natural Resources in mid-October, today announced results for the special meeting of shareholders held on Oct. 3, 2008. The Company said that, based on the...
Cleveland-Cliffs Shareholders Reject Harbinger's Control Share Acquisition Proposal at Special Meeting of Shareholders
- 2008-10-03
CLEVELAND -- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE: CLF), which will be renamed Cliffs Natural Resources in mid-October, today announced that, based on the preliminary count provided by its proxy solicitor, it appears that approximately 80% of shares voted by holders other than Harbinger Capital Partners, its equity-swap counter parties or other "interested"...
Leading Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends That Cleveland-Cliffs Shareholders Vote AGAINST Control Share Acquisition Proposal on the White Proxy Card
- 2008-09-22
All Three Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Vote AGAINST Harbinger's Proposal CLEVELAND -- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE: CLF), which will be renamed Cliffs Natural Resources in the coming months, today announced that Glass Lewis & Co., a leading independent proxy advisory firm, recommends that Cleveland-Cliffs shareholders vote AGAINST Harbinger...
Harbinger Capital Partners® Recommends Calpine Corporation Review NRG Energy, Inc.'s Proposed Merger of Equals
- 2008-05-21
Calpine's Largest Shareholder Urges Board to Put CEO Search on Hold
Salton, Inc. Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement with APN Holding Company, Inc
- 2007-10-02
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Salton, Inc. (OTC:SFPI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with APN Holding Company, Inc., the parent company of Applica Incorporated, pursuant to which Applica will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Salton. APN Holding Company is owned by Harbinger Capital Partners Master...
Harbinger Capital Partners Offers Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Oglebay Norton for $31 Per Share in Cash
- 2007-09-13
Provides Immediate Cash Value to Shareholders; Offer Not Conditioned on Financing; Offers 30-Day Go Shop Provision
Applica Shareholders Approve Merger with Affiliates of Harbinger Capital Partners
- 2007-01-23
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- Applica Incorporated (NYSE:APN) announced that at a special meeting of its shareholders held today, the merger agreement with affiliates of Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. and Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P. (together, "Harbinger Capital Partners") was adopted and approved. Applica anticipates that the...
Applica Enters into Fifth Amendment to Merger Agreement with Harbinger Capital Partners
- 2007-01-17
Harbinger Increases Consideration For Shares It Does Not Currently Own To $8.25 Per Share in Cash
Applica Board Recommends that Shareholders Reject NACCO Tender Offer
- 2007-01-12
Applica Board Recommends that Shareholders Vote For the Merger with Harbinger Capital Partners Shareholder Meeting to Approve Merger Agreement to be Held on January 17, 2007 MIRAMAR, Fla. -- Applica Incorporated (NYSE:APN) today announced that Applica's Board has once again recommended that shareholders reject the revised offer announced...
Applica Enters into Fourth Amendment to Merger Agreement with Harbinger Capital Partners
- 2007-01-03
Harbinger Increases Consideration For Shares It Does Not Currently Own To $7.75 Per Share in Cash
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Hal Bowles | Co-Founder |
| Michael Chase | |
| Russell Pearson | |
| Steve Gaylor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Donald L. House | Board Member |
Having excelled in nearly every facet of advertising agency operations including account management, media placement, and copywriting for print, radio and television, Hal brings a wide range of industry experience to the firm. Prior to co-founding Harbinger, Hal has worked for several regional and national advertising agencies, servicing such recognizable accounts as American Express, General Electric, Lockheed Martin and Duke University. Hal graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Appalachian State University and holds several industry awards for creative excellence.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harbinger | Co-Founder | Current |
| Hardin & Bowles, LLC | Partner | Current |
An award-winning graphic designer with more than eight years experience, Michael focuses on developing intuitive and attractive websites as well as creative print design solutions. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Studio Art from Florida State University in 1999, and prior to moving to Raleigh, he managed the graphics department of a public relations and advertising firm in Tallahassee, Florida. Michael has worked on projects for numerous organizations including American Cancer Society, American Lung Association of Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Delta Connection and the St. Joe Community Foundation. When not designing websites, he is strumming away at his guitar.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin & Bowles, LLC | Partner | Current |
| Harbinger | Current | |
| Florida State University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Studio Art | Former |
Russell joins Harbinger after a successful nine-year career in the manufacturing industry as a part owner of a local custom sheet metal fabrication plant, which employed 50+ people and had plants in Missouri and Iowa. Russell also brings with him several years of commercial real estate and property management experience; all which have given him a great understanding of the local industrial property market, as well as experience working with commercial leases, tenants, and property owners. Russell graduated in 2007 with his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Missouri Kansas City, Bloch School of Business. He is also a student in the inaugural class of the Lewis White Center for Real Estate at the Bloch School where he is adding an emphasis in Commercial Real Estate to his MBA. Russell is currently pursuing his CCIM designation, and is a licensed real estate salesperson in Missouri and Kansas.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harbinger | Current | |
| East Kc Business Park | Current |
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| Management Science America, Inc. | President | Former |
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