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... into the GPS (Global Positioning
Corporate Profile
System) market with the development of
another innovative mobile communications product line. Cobra, ranked among Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies, has a 40Cobra Electronics Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of mobile communications...
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(Thousands, except per share amounts)
2001*
2000
% change
OPERAT I N G DAT A:
Net sales Gross profit Operating income Income before taxes Net income Net income per share: Basic Diluted
$ 154,121 43,079 9,...
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... products we
economy and our company. Despite this, Cobra Electronics delivered a solid performance in 2001. Of course, we were not the only company ...the leader in each of our markets. In 2001, we extended our number one position
Report to Shareholders
than ten years. Fortunately, the foundation...
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.... Our market leadership, innovative new products, expansive distribution, new high-growth categories and financial strength all add up to a promising future for Cobra Electronics and its investors. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to a
Book Value Per Share EBITDA ($000,000...
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... Awards at the 2002
years has been its commitment to a "develop or die" philosophy concerning new products. The result: 80% of Cobra's 2001 revenues came from products that did not exist in 1999.
International Consumer Electronics Show.
features, performance levels and designs that will best meet...
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American consumers spent over $600 million on FRS radios in 2001. Cobra's new models for 2002 are expected to allow the company to close in on the number one market share position in the category.
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...result is an array of exceptionally stylish and compact designs that clearly reinforce the radios' outstanding quality. In radar detection, Cobra's 2001 innovations included the first detector incorporating a NOAA All Hazards Alert Radio and an attractively priced detector sporting a digital compass...
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... features two exclusive technologies: 10 Band detection
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and SmartMute anti-falsing.
To address growing consumer concerns about potential civil emergencies, all Cobra products incorporating NOAA radios will feature this logo on their packaging. The ESD 9230 WX radar detector on the left is just...
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...'s new GPS line is expected to increase the company's placement in sporting goods retailers.
other major European retailers. In 2001, Cobra's sales organization began to broaden its horizons to include a variety of sales channels not normally associated with consumer electronics products. These...
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New distribution partner, Starboard Cruise Services, is selling Cobra two-way radios to passengers on most major cruise lines around the world.
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...users log in, generating potential exposure to over 30 million AOL members. Cobra FRS radios can also be found in some of America's leading drug ...sales. Equally important, by aligning itself with strong retail partners, Cobra is positioning itself to fully capitalize during healthy economic times and...
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... buyers of FRS/GMRS radios.
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High-impact merchandising pieces like the one above ensure that Cobra products stand out in today's highly
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"Value pack" products like this have made Cobra a big seller at membership club stores.
competitive retail environment.
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...issued Common stock, $.33 1â„ 3 par value, 12,000,000 shares authorized, 7,039,100 issued for 2001 and 2000 Paid-in capital Retained earnings Treasury stock, at cost (736,048 shares for 2001 and 872,716 shares for 2000) Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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CON SOLI DAT ED ST AT EM EN T S OF I N COM E
Y ears Ended December 31, 2000
In thousands, except per share amounts
2001
1999
Net sales Cost of sales Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expense Expenses for the terminated Lowrance acquisition Operating income Other income (expense): ...
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CON SOLI DAT ED ST AT EM EN T S OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands
2001
Y ears Ended December 31, 2000
1999
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERAT I N G ACT I V I T I ES:
Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating ...
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... per share amounts March 31 2001 2000 June 30
2001
2000
September 30 2001 2000
December 31 2001 2000
Net sales Cost of sales...1,506
(a) The total quarterly income per share may not equal the annual amount because net income per share is calculated independently for each quarter.
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... statements for the year ended December 31, 2001, which were presented in accordance with accounting ... (dated February 19, 2002) are included in the Company's Proxy Statement and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, both of which are available...
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... invited to Cobra Electronics Corporation's annual meeting of ...Cobra Electronics Corporation Ian R. Miller Independent Consultant, Marketing/Brand Strategy Harold D. Schwartz President, Chez & Schwartz, Inc. Marketing Consultants
This report is in a summary format. It is intended to present 2001...
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