BNET Industries
Market Cap:$53.7M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$223.2M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
Consumer Electronics Importer, Designer, Marketer & Distributor
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director
Adrian MaNumber of Employees 170
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Motion Picture and Video Production: 512110
Recent Events
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Emerson Radio MSN Posts Q2 EPS of $0.12, Tops by 5c
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Fun's Emerson-Brand Lineup To Debut At International CES
News & Analysis
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Microsoft Combines MSN Video And Bing Video Search
In announcing an overhaul of its MSN portal last week, Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) said it would increasingly play up its Bing search engine on the portal. It’s now taking its biggest step so far on that front, by folding its MSN Video site into its Bing video search engine....
Google Runs Away from Yahoo and MSN in Search Share
The other day I wrote a post detailing the online revenues of the Web's big players, and although Google is still far and away the leader, it's interesting to see how much its revenue growth has slowed in the last year. But let's look at Google and its alleged search...
Microsoft Digital Head Exists, or Will By Next Week: Qi Lu Likely To Be Named
Microsoft's quest to find a digital head will end in a rather technical choice: former *Yahoo* EVP of engineering for Search and Ad Tech Qi Lu, according to Kara. The final details of his contract are being ironed out, and could be announced by next week, the story says....
Keyword to the Wise
Pay-per-click delivers serious shoppers to a site instantly, and it's cost-effective if done right. Play smart with the three leading search engines - Google, MSN and Yahoo! - to drive in new customers without blowing the budget. Why advertise on all three? Not only do they get the lion's share...
Watchdog group 'disgusted' at Microsoft cooperation with China censors
BEIJING AFP — Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders said it was "disgusted" with US software giant Microsoft for working with China to censor politically sensitive content on the Internet. The Paris-based group said it was unethical of Microsoft to censor the Chinese version of its web log, MSN Spaces....
Resources.(Search)(Brief Article)
Google on top * Google leads in search market share, handling 47% of all online searches, followed by Yahoo! at 21% and MSN at 13%. More than 80% of all searches are conducted using one of the top three engines. Source: Nielsen//NetRatings, March 2005...
MSN Search.(Internet Search Engine Update)(Brief Article)
MSN Search's technology preview of its new search engine is now gone, replaced with a thank-you message to those who tried it and sent feedback. However, it did launch a U.S. version of its MSNBC Newsbot news search engine [http://newsbot.msnbc.msn.com]. Previously available for the U.K. and...
Microsoft revamps search, plans to launch new engine this year
WASHINGTON AFP ? Microsoft said it was revamping its Internet search operation and preparing to launch its own search engine later this year to compete directly with Google and Yahoo. The immediate change will be a "cleaner look" for its MSN Search page that separates paid and unpaid search...
comScore Media Metrix Launches Breakthrough System to Track Actual Consumer Search Queries
comScore Networks, the standard in Internet behavioral measurement, today announced the launch of comScore Media Metrix qSearchTM, a breakthrough system to accurately measure consumer usage in the fast-growing online search industry. qSearch is the first information service to track and report consumers' distinct search queries across 25 major search...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Adrian Ma | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director |
| John Spielberger | President, Operations, North America |
| Michael A.B. Binney | President, International Sales |
| Guy Paglinco | CFO & Vice President |
| John D. Florian | Deputy Cfo, Controller & Secretary |
| John J. Raab | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Richard Rude | COO & Executive Vice President |
| Lloyd I Miller III | Manager |
| Robert Maffei | Manager, IR |
| Christina Iatrou | Assistant Secretary & Assistant General Counsel |
| Andrew L. Davis | Secretary |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Kareem E. Sethi | Chairman |
| Michael Driscoll | Chairman |
| Christopher Ho | Board of Directors |
| Duncan Hon | Board of Directors |
| Eduard Will | Vice Chairman |
| Geoffrey Jurick | Board of Directors |
| Herbert A. Morey | Board of Directors |
| Jerome H. Farnum | Board of Directors |
| Mirzan Mahathir | Board of Directors |
| Robert H. Brown | Board of Directors |
| Terence A Snellings | Board of Directors |
Adrian Ma, a director of the Company since March 30, 2006, has been our Chief Executive Officer since March 30, 2006 and also served as our Chairman from March 30, 2006 through July 26, 2006. In addition, Mr. Ma is a director of Grande Holdings. He has more than 30 years experience as an Executive Chairman, Executive Director and Managing Director of various organizations focused primarily in the consumer electronics industry. Mr. Ma also is Director of Lafe Technology Ltd., Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Ross Group Inc. and Deputy Chairman of Sansui Electric Co. Ltd.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director | Current |
| Ross Group, Inc. | Managing Director | Current |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | Director | Current |
| Ross Group, Inc. | Vice Chairman | Current |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | CEO | Former |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | Group Managing Director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | President, Operations, North America | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | President, Operations, North America & Executive Vice President | Former |
| University of Michigan | Masters of Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | President, International Sales | Current |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | Director | Current |
| La Fe | Director | Current |
| Certified Public Accountants | Board of Directors | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | President, Intl Operations & Executive Vice President | Former |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | Managing Director & Secretary | Former |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Acting Group Controller | Former |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | Secretary | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | CFO & Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Deputy Cfo, Controller & Secretary | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Senior Executive | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | COO & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Manager, IR | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Assistant Secretary & Assistant General Counsel | Current |
Kareem E. Sethi has served as Managing Director of Streetwise Capital Partners, Inc. since 2003. From 1999 until 2003, Mr. Sethi served as Manager, Business Recovery Services of PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Chairman | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
On July 14, 2008, W. Michael Driscoll resigned as a director of Emerson Radio Corp. (the “Company”). Mr. Driscoll had served as the Chairman of the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and as the “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Mr. Driscoll’s reasons for his resignation as a director of the Company are outlined in a letter (the “Driscoll Letter”) submitted by him to the Board. A copy of the Driscoll Letter is being filed as Exhibit 17.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K has been submitted to Mr. Driscoll in accordance with the applicable rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Chairman | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Thinsoft, Inc. | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Secretary | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| La Fe | Chairman | Current |
| Institute of Management Accountants | Board of Directors | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Chairman and Director | Former |
| The Grande Holdings Ltd. | Chairman | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
Eduard Will has served as our Vice Chairman since October 2007 and a Director since July 2006. From July 2006 until October 2007, Mr. Will served as our President- North American Operations. Prior to becoming President- North American Operations, Mr. Will served as the Chairman of our Audit Committee from January 2006 through July 2006. Mr. Will has more than 37 years experience as a merchant banker, senior advisor and director of various public and private companies. Presently, Mr. Will is serving on the Board of Directors or acting as Senior Adviser to: Grande Holdings, KoolConnect Technologies Inc. and Integrated Data Corporation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Vice Chairman | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | President, North American Operations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Chairman, President & CEO | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
Mirzan Mahathir currently manages his investments in Malaysia and overseas while facilitating business collaboration in the region. Previously, Mr. Mahathir worked for IBM Corporation and Salomon Brothers. Since 1992, Mr. Mahathir has served as the Executive Chairman and President of Konsortium Logistik Berhad, a Malaysian logistic solutions provider listed on the Kuala Lumpar Stock Exchange. He is also the Chairman and CEO of Crescent Capital Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian investment holding and independent strategic and financial advisory firm which he founded. He is also the President of the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), a leading organizer of business conferences, secretariat for business councils and public policy research centre. Currently, Mr. Mahathir holds directorships in Worldwide Holdings Berhad and AHB Holdings Berhad, companies listed on the Bursa Malaysia, and Lafe Technology Ltd., a company listed on the Singapore Exchange. He is also a member of the UN/ESCAP Business Advisory Council, the American Bureau of Shipping Southeast Asia Committee and the Wharton Business School Asian Executive Board.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Konsortium Logistik Berhad | President | Former |
| Konsortium Logistik Berhad | Executive Chairman | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Radio Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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