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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Malloy, what's your thoughts here at $3.. good buy in price? Or will it dip lower?

Also, what's your price target in 3 - 4 months?

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
I have this since 2.19.. today it steadily went to 3.22, and dropped little, probably some profit taking. thats more than 60% increase. I would consider this as mid term investment, like 1-2 months till thier financials released. I am sure financials should see atleast 400% increase since past quarter, purely based on no. of vehicles they have delivered. There is no way this company will flat down that quickly in short term. so by end of may, I am sure I will have 100% gainer .. great alert Malloy, and yes anothe rbest thing is I think this is the only stock that makes me feel good that I am contributing to our men and women in uniform. wish it dips down to 2.19..can add more of the profits of NDOL here..
 

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Posted by Malloy on :
 
Force Protection, Inc. Joins Capitol Hill Discussion on Future of the Defense Industry
Business Editors / Defense Writers

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2006-- Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) participated Tuesday (5/9) in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill hosted by Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Senior executives representing several leading defense contractors and associations were present for the session, which focused on the future of the defense industry and its relationship to manufacturing in the United States.

Panelists included representatives from Lockheed Martin, Michelin North America, Inc., the Lexington Institute, the Aerospace Industry Association, the Electronic Industries Alliance, Force Protection, Inc., and the Syracuse Research Corporation. Clinton and Graham co-chair the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, and both serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

"Today's roundtable was both important and timely," said Force Protection Vice President and panelist Michael Aldrich. "An efficient relationship between American manufacturers and the federal government is critical to meet both short- and long-term protection needs in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. We appreciate the invitation from Senators Graham and Clinton to represent the perspective and position of a rapidly growing small defense manufacturer that is producing proven solutions for our armed forces, and understand how we can get these solutions to our servicemen and women faster through improved relationships in these areas. This particular session was especially helpful since our Cougar and Buffalo vehicles integrate components built by other panelists' companies."

Force Protection's signature series - the Buffalo route clearance and Cougar troop transport vehicles - have been deployed in the war in Iraq since 2003 with no fatalities reported to date. Military engineers and explosive ordnance specialists praise the vehicles for saving their lives in the face of IEDs and other explosive threats. More than 100 Force Protection vehicles have been deployed, with that number expected to double by July 2006.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to http://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. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the strategic plan 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-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov). 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.

KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES INDUSTRY KEYWORD: GOVERNMENT DEFENSE FEDERAL PRODUCT/SERVICE SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Policy Impact Strategic Communications Jeff Child, 202-737-5339 (Media Contact) jchild*policyimpact.com

or Force Protection, Inc. Investor Relations, 843-740-7015, Ext. 306 investorrelations*forceprotectioninc.com
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Damn should have bought yesterday!!

My timing stinks! I'm getting in though.. should hit $5 no problem.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Great news! I'm excited about this one!

Jo
 

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Posted by Malloy on :
 
3.40 :-)
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I'm thinking $5 easy on this by end of summer.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Reuters upgrades NGAS RESOURCES, INC. from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM.
05:00 a.m. 05/08/2006 Provided By Investars


On May 8, 2006 Reuters upgraded NGAS RESOURCES, INC. from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
What does that have to do with FPRT?
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Sorry, I put that in the wrong thread!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Read this... if they get the Iraqi Army contract, holy sheet... can you say $20 stock?

http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/TheExecutive/051106_cougar.h tml

Graham and Levin lead fight on Cougar
By Roxana Tiron

Some powerful members of the South Carolina and Michigan delegations are throwing their weight behind a blast-protective vehicle that has become increasingly popular with the Marine Corps and Army, trying to protect troops from roadside bombs in Iraq.

The vehicle, known as the Cougar — a “hulking beast of a truck,” as the Marines like to call it — is the product of a small business, Force Protection Industries Inc., in Ladson, S.C.

Force Protection has grown from a nine-person company in 2003 to about 365 employees today.

But with rapid success also comes the age-old question of how to keep a steady flow of Pentagon orders so that the company can keep its beefed-up work force and its production lines in operation. Starting and stopping production repeatedly can hurt a small company, said Michael Aldrich, the company’s vice president.

“We would like a little more visibility of where the train is going before you are on it,” he said.

That is where Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.) came to the company’s rescue as the Senate Armed Services Committee marked up the 2007 defense authorization bill.

Spartan Chassis Inc. in Michigan, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, builds the chassis for the Cougar. With support from committee Chairman John Warner (R-Va.) and Levin, the panel’s ranking member, Graham inserted a provision to add $100 million to the Navy’s procurement budget to buy the Cougar and its larger, brother vehicle, the Buffalo, used for mine clearance.

As soon as Force Protection found out that the Cougar and Buffalo did not receive money in the House version of the 2007 defense authorization bill, “we ran to Senator John Warner [chairman of the Senate panel] and Senator Levin,” Aldrich said. The extra money can buy up to 150 vehicles, according to the company.

The $100 million extra in the Senate coincided with a $50 million Pentagon award for 79 more Cougar vehicles. The contract includes field support, training and spare parts.

The company received a contract for 27 Cougars for the Marine Corps in April 2004. That was followed by a Pentagon contract for 122 vehicles for all services in May 2005.

But the company still has to make sure that the $100 million it received from the Senate will stay as part of the conference report between the two chambers.

It is in the appropriations process where the test lies for the small company. To boost its image on the Hill, the company hired Congressional Strategies LLC in February, according to lobby registration filings. And Aldrich is in Washington this week meeting with lawmakers.

While Force Protection has some strong supporters in the Senate, it also has at least one champion in the House: Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Wilson told The Hill that he plans to write a letter to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to raise the issue and ensure funding for more Cougars.

“It works, and it is protecting American lives. It enhances our ability to travel anywhere and anytime,” said Wilson. He has visited the company’s plant in Ladson, where he was allowed to drive one of the vehicles. He also visited the maintenance depot in Balad, Iraq, he said.

The Cougar “jumps out at you as very innovative. If you were a bad guy, it would be very intimidating to see this,” Wilson said.

The Cougar is much larger than a Humvee and has heavier armor. Its success is attributed to its V-shaped hull, designed to withstand mine blasts.

“More than 100 of them are deployed and there have been no deaths, and it is due to their V-shape design,” Wilson said. He said the $100 million is “crucial” to keep the Cougar production line in place.

As the company is pushing to receive the extra $100 million, it is also vying for a lucrative contract for the so-called Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle.

The U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command is planning to award a contract by the end of May. The contract can go up to 765 vehicles, Aldrich said.

The company has teamed up with BAE Systems to share the production of the vehicles, should it receive the contract. General Dynamics Land Systems is also competing for the contract. Others potentially vying for it are Textron, Oshkosh, Steward & Stevenson, Krauss Maffei and Armoured Technology Systems.

If Force Protection does not receive the contract for the Iraqi vehicles it plans to rely on the Army’s plan to buy 250 Buffalo vehicles between 2007 and 2009, Aldrich said.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Printed $3.87 today.. now on a dip to buy more shares.

The biggest news is yet to come... outfitting the new Iraqi Army. If they get that deal by end of May, see you at $15.


Malloy - you're my hero!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
765 vehicles...that is huge! This one has tons of potential!

Jo

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As the company is pushing to receive the extra $100 million, it is also vying for a lucrative contract for the so-called Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle.

The U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command is planning to award a contract by the end of May. The contract can go up to 765 vehicles, Aldrich said.

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
3.75 and accumulation should provide a good base!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
3.81
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$4 coming... news must have leaked about the Iraqi contracts. $10 by EOM.
 

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
REPO..4 ticked MANNN.. didnt I tell ya? $4 by end of week
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
We gap at the open up to $4.15 - $4.20, will trade down to the lower $4's, and then close near $4.30.

NOT SELLING UNTIL AT LEAST $10.
 

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
I put all my NDOL and PGPM profits into this and this delivered ..
 

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Posted by Malloy on :
 
Another great day :-)
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
158,000 shares BOUGHT ($600K) in the AH at a negotiated price of 3.832 .... institutution, politician, insider??????????
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Malloy!! you da man!

I thought you sold though?
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Holy cow! A bright spot in my sea of red. I'm up 84%. Besides NDOL, I've never been in this position.

I don't feel as nervous about my profits staying in like I did with NDOL.

Thanks again Malloy for alerting us to this prior to the contract PR.

Jo
 

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
good call malloy! I'm up almost 100% by adding on dips...
 

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Posted by newtrader on :
 
malloy, how high do you think this thing will go?

great call, thanks!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
We're going to $10 in 1 week if we get those Iraqi contracts.

Bidding at $4.05 now. Gapper!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$4.20
 

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Posted by Malloy on :
 
Thanks...sometimes, we get it right...and it feels gooood!

Bought and sold and bought and sold and bought...you get the idea...

As long as it's hot, I'm gonna keep on riding the waves. I like to secure profit every now and then...I can always buy back.

Honestly, never thought we would be over 4$ that fast...so, if you're asking me how high it will go, I have no idea...this is uncharted territory...anything possible.

...and thanks again for the good words.

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Malloy!! you da man!

I thought you sold though?

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Bought and sold and bought and sold and bought...you get the idea...

As long as it's hot, I'm gonna keep on riding the waves. I like to secure profit every now and then...I can always buy back.

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I need to learn how to do that. So far with every big stock that I took a profit, it then went up afterwards. Do you just buy again at the higher price anyhow? Or do you wait for a dip and risk missing out?

Now, I KNOW that idealy, it would have been good to sell today at $4.20 and buy right now at 3.84. But I chickened out on that!

If I had more money, this would be a great time to buy in!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Huge buy yesterday for 158K shares at 3.83 negotiated price...

this thing is going much higher.

Jo:

If you are holding a lot of shares, don't try to flip. It's easy to get out, but harder to get in on dips.
 

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
true..i lost almost 8% when I tried to flip yesterday

anyways more news:

Graham and Levin Lead Fight on Cougar
Author: Roxana Tiron
Publisher: The Hill
Date: 05/11/2006

The Hill Newspaper today reported on the efforts of Senators John Warner, Lindsey Graham, and Carl Levin of the Armed Services Committee to insert a provision in the 2007 defense authorization bill for $100 million designated to purchase Force Protection's Cougar troop transport and Buffalo mine clearance vehicles.

The article cites that while Force Protection has some strong supporters in the Senate, it also has at least one champion in the House: Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Wilson told The Hill that he plans to write a letter to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to raise the issue and ensure funding for more Cougars.

Wilson, who has visted the plant in Ladson and seen the maintenance depot in Iraq, also said that the Cougar “works, and it is protecting American lives. It enhances our ability to travel anywhere and anytime."

The article stated that the the Cougar is much larger than a Humvee and has heavier armor, and that its success is attributed to its V-shaped hull, designed to withstand mine blasts.

Wilson told the Hill that more than 100 of Force Protection's vehicles are deployed and there have been no deaths, and that the $100 million is “crucial” to keep the Cougar production line in place.
 

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Posted by Malloy on :
 
Jo, I only flip when I see strong signals one way or the other...otherwise, like Repo says, it gets hard to jump in or out at the right price.

...and I miss sometimes...there's no easy money...and remember that we are just a drop in the huge $ trading ocean...if they want it up, it'll go up and they'll shake it along the way to get weak hands out, if they want it down, it'll go down and they'll fake heads to have buyers jump in...
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Institutions buying FRPT.... (last paragraph)

Institutions buying FRPT. Read last paragraph

THE STOCKPICKERS
Getting the most from microcaps
Perritt Emerging Opportunities manager thinks big with little stocks
By Jonathan Burton, MarketWatch
Last Update: 9:46 PM ET May 14, 2006


SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Sweating the small stuff is part of the job for Michael Corbett.
The lead manager of the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund (PREOX : Perritt Emerging Opp
News , chart, profile, more
Last: 14.58-0.17-1.15%

6:04pm 05/12/2006

PREOX14.58, -0.17, -1.2%) focuses on microcap stocks with market values below $250 million. Companies in the $90 million no-load fund are the smallest of the small, little known operations that Corbett hopes will attract more attention from investors over time as their business and profitability improves.
"They're under-followed, under-researched and unloved stocks," Corbett said. Ideally, he'll give a stock two-to-five years to reach a market cap of $500 million to $600 million, the range where a winning stock is typically sold. "We think something big is going to happen several years down the road, and then liquidity will follow."
Emerging Opportunities has put up big results since its introduction in August 2004. The fund rose 39.5% in the 12 months through May 12, compared to an average 25.3% gain for its small-cap value category peers, according to fund tracker Lipper Inc.
The fund holds about 110 stocks; diversification being key to Corbett's investment strategy. So no one fund position usually reflects more than about 1.5% of the portfolio.
"A lot of companies in this space tend to have few products or services," Corbett said. "Some will fall hard; some won't do a lot, and a few will help you out and make a lot of money. The best thing you can do is diversify."
One stock making a strong contribution to the fund's return is Century Casinos Inc. (CNTY : century casinos inc com
CNTY10.83, -0.05, -0.5%) , which owns and operates smaller casinos in less-glamorous surroundings than Las Vegas or Atlantic City. The company runs casinos in Colorado, Canada, and on cruise ships and riverboats, splitting revenue with the municipalities that license the business.
Corbett said Century Casinos' small-market strategy is paying off. "Earnings are starting to come through," he said.
Shares of Century Casinos slid 5 cents on Friday to $10.83. The stock has traded in a 52-week range between $11.38 and $6.02 a share. "It's had a nice run," Corbett said of the stock, which has a market cap of about $249 million and reflects a 1% fund position.
Corbett has a similar stake of the fund in Rimage Corp. (RIMG : Rimage Corp
RIMG20.99, -0.81, -3.7%) , which has a core business in the medical imaging market, selling to hospitals and other medical facilities.
Now Rimage is expanding into the consumer sector, Corbett said. Most promising is a venture with Eastman Kodak Co. for Wal-Mart customers to transfer photographs from digital cameras to compact discs or DVDs.
"They have a stable medical imaging business," Corbett said. "There's growth on the consumer side, and a nice partner to lead to more things."
In addition, Rimage, with a market cap of about $206 million, boasts a strong balance sheet, Corbett said, with about $7 a share in cash and no debt. On Friday, shares of Rimage fell 81 cents to $20.99. The stock is off its 52-week high of $33.95, set on Feb. 1.
"There was too much excitement over the Kodak deal," Corbett said. "The stock got well ahead of itself. But in the low 20s or even into the teens, I'd be buying the stock in a bigger way."
One recent addition to the fund has been soaring lately, to the point where Corbett is increasingly concerned that shares of Force Protection (FRPT : force protection inc com new
FRPT3.91, -0.12, -3.0%) , a maker of armored military vehicles, are appreciating too far, too fast. The Bulletin-Board traded stock closed Friday at $3.91, down 12 cents. Shares traded at 69 cents on Dec. 30.
"I don't care if it's the best product in the world," Corbett said. "There's a certain point at which a stock is overpriced. If they send it up too high, I might have to trade out of it."
Still, Corbett is optimistic about Force Protection's prospects, which center on three types of vehicles designed to protect occupants from roadside bombs, land mines and other explosives that soldiers commonly encounter in Iraq. Orders have been coming in strong, he said, predicting that the company, with a market cap of about $141 million, could double annual revenue this year to north of $100 million.
"It's going to be $100 million in revenue, and your market cap is at that level, one times revenue," Corbett said of Force Protection. "They keep growing the bottom line, and that's how any good business evolves."

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=%7B610276E0%2D579B%2D45C6% 2DA1DB%2D6109C4AFE1A0%7D&source=blq%2Fyhoo&dist=yhoo&siteid=yhoo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
10Q out... I would say overall, great improvement. Obviously, today was sell on the news. However, I would expect before the next quarter results, $6 or $7 PPS.

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/060515/frpt.ob10-q.html
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Operating Profitability, Positive Cash Flows for First Quarter
Tuesday May 16, 7:45 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) achieved operating profitability and positive cash flows from operations during the three-month period ending March 31, 2006 on total sales of $34.8 million. The company recorded a gross profit for the quarter of $6.6 million, an operating profit of $114,000 and positive cash flows from operations of $7.2 million. These results reflect the dramatic increase in vehicle production from the same period in 2005.

"We are extremely pleased to have such a strong sales performance thus far in FY06," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "This reflects the fact that our life-saving vehicles are being shipped to the troops in increasing numbers, and that awareness of the proven solution these vehicles provide to the problem of IEDs is also increasing."

Force Protection's net cash flow from operations in the first quarter was recorded at $7.2 million, compared with a loss from operations of $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2005. The company realized an overall net loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2006 of $665,633, resulting from interest expenses incurred during the quarter.

"To achieve operating profitability is a significant milestone for Force Protection," said McGilton. "We are now seeing the benefit of the hard work we put in last year to develop and execute our production plan. We look forward to continuing this strong performance during 2006 as we establish greater production efficiencies and optimize our internal business processes."

Force Protection expects the number of its Cougar troop transport and Buffalo route clearance vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan to more than double by July 2006. There are currently more than 100 vehicles deployed in the war in Iraq.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Gapping up. $5 eom, $7-$8 by next financials
 

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Posted by daytrader1 on :
 
up 15%
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
All buys ...muhahaha..... can you say money maker?
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I have had some pretty bad luck in my trading, but this one has done great so far. The only thing is I am now soooo nervous. I like to see the profits in my account, but I know they are not truly profits until I sell. But I'm afraid to sell because here is my record on selling so far:

Sold XIDE at 3.15, now 4.06
Sold JSDA at 9.10, now at 52-week high of 10.87
I planned to sell those, and get back in lower than I sold, but they never went lower! LOL!

As for FRPT, I do not have a lot of shares. I am a small investor. I'd like to take some profits, but if I do, I will have even less shares. I'm just gonna have to grin and bear the dips. But I am so fearful, because of all the bad things that have happenned to me in the penny stocks when I did NOT take my profits.

I am glad this is a REAL company with a REAL product!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo,

If you wanted to take profits, the time was last Friday. Then you could have rebought in yesterday. Now? Too late, too risky, as we are heading toward $5 end of month.

Hold this gem, trust me.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Yeah, I know Friday was the day LOL!

I'm holding on. Just a little gun-shy cause you have probably seen my history (in the blood bath threads) with holding too long. But those that I held too long seemed to be PnD's and I know that this one is DEFINITELY NOT.

I checked out the other one you recommended, NLST, too, but by the time I looked at it had already gone up 10 cents. I may try and buy on a dip cause I really need to get into some safer, REAL companies instead of those momo plays.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Here's a great story! This is the kind of stock you feel good about investing in.


Cougar JERRV Armored Vehicle Saves EOD Team in Iraqeb page
Posted on Friday, May 12 * 17:40:02 PDT by davidc
by David Crane
david at defensereview.com

Back in November, 2005, DefenseReview published a press release on the Cougar Joint Explosive Ordnance Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV) and Buffalo Mine Clearance Vehicle made by Force Protection, Inc. (a.k.a. Force Protection Industries, Inc.). We've been hearing good things about the performance of these armored vehicles in the Sandbox (theater of operations), and recently spoke with Force Protection VP Mike Aldrich about them. Two of the vehicle design features we on the phone discussed were V-hull and diamond-shaped crew compartment utilized by both vehicles. We're going to publish a more in-depth article on the Buffalo and Cougar armored vehicles based on our interview with Mr. Aldrich as soon as we can. In the meantime, we have some photos of a Cougar vehicle that survived a mine blast during an operation in Iraq. Mr. Aldrich was kind enough to send us a sanitized testimonial letter from one of the three EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) specialists that were in the vehicle. All three men survived.


The following is the information we received (letter and photos from the field)...


"Just wanted to write a quick note to all of you at your company to thank you for the hard work you put into the Cougar vehicle. We are stationed in [omitted] Iraq and about 2 weeks ago our JERRV/Cougar ran over [deleted] mine coming back from a call downtown. It had been raining that night and the mines were placed in a hole filled with water. Right after the explosion, the Cougar was driven for two miles on the three remaining tires at speeds in excess of 20 mph so that we could make it to a safe area.


Once we got to the safe area we were able to survey the damage and everyone was amazed how far the vehicle had driven. The three of us inside were all okay other than slight concussions and a headache that lasted a few days. We know that if we had been in another type of vehicle that the outcome would have been much worse. We were also able to get a replacement Cougar within 24 hours. Thank you for everything and keep up the good work."


Sgt Chris Clair, USMC
EOD Team
Somewhere in Iraq
April 2006
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Missed this this morning, but you can listen to it on the web. Very informative and exciting.

10 million dollars in revenue in 2004
Just shy of 50 million dollars in revenue 2005
35 million already in Q1 of 2006


http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060517/20060517005228.html?.v=1


Press Release Source: Force Protection Inc.

Webcast Alert: Force Protection Inc. Announces Its Robins Emerging Opportunities Investment Conference Webcast
Wednesday May 17, 8:00 am ET


PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2006--Force Protection Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) announces the following Webcast:
What: Force Protection Inc. Robins Emerging Opportunities
Investment Conference Webcast

When: May 17, 2006 * 08:45 AM Eastern

Where: http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=104598

How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
address above.

Contact: Connie Schadewitz, (360)828-8601 or
connie*catalystresearch.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for replay at http://www.vcall.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=104598 or http://www.investorcalendar.com/

LISTEN TO IT, you'll want to buy!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
American Bulls has us rated a "BUY".

Jo, see you at $5... then, $10.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I'm with ya, Repo!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Rumor of a 100 mil dollar order to be announced eom... for Cougars.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Took pretty good dip today to 3.40. I actually had another buy order in for 3.35, but it didn't get that low. Now, I'm second guessing that one! Oh well. It's good that it began to go back up towards the end of the day and the price it is at now is still a good entry point.

Where is this rumor coming from?

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Tick tock tick tock...moving up... no sellers.... the big announcement is coming.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Repo, I wish you'd quit teasing. You are making me consider canceling my $4.15 sell order.

Can you give me a clue?
Send it to: Jodobo at gmail dot com

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
It's the Iraqi Army Contract... it set to be decided on May 31st... announced shortly thereafter I would guess.

PS - my sell order is set at $10 AON.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Oh, okay. I thought you were talking about another contract in addition to the Iraqi one. The fact that they are in the bidding for that contract isn't a rumor. That is a fact.

I wonder what other companies are in the bidding for the contract? I can't imagine there are too many other companies that make similar equipment!

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
What is the naked short list?


May 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.**********, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Diametrics Medical, Inc. (DMED), Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT), HydroGen Corporation (HYDG), Teleplus Enterprises, Inc. (TLPE), Utix Group, Inc. (UTIX). For a complete list of companies on the naked short list please visit our web site. To find the SqueezeTrigger Price before a short squeeze starts in any stock, go to www.**********.

Diametrics Medical, Inc. (DMED) does not have significant operations. It seeks to acquire or merge with another business entity. Previously, the company was engaged in the development, production, and distribution of continuous blood and tissue monitoring products. Diametrics Medical was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Culver City, California. With 35.47 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of DMED.

Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) and subsidiaries engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of mine and blast protected vehicles in the United States and South Africa. Its products include The Buffalo, designed principally for route clearing activities; and The Cougar, a light weight vehicle that is used for urban patrol, route clearance support, utility transport, and special unit activities. It primarily serves the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. The company was founded as Boulder Capital Opportunities III in 1996 and is headquartered in Ladson, South Carolina. With 36.11 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of FRPT.
 

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FRPT -- Force Protection, Inc.
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May 23, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- www.**********, announced today that these select companies have been added to the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: Diametrics Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: DMED), Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB: FRPT), HydroGen Corporation (OTCBB: HYDG), Teleplus Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: TLPE), Utix Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UTIX). For a complete list of companies on the naked short list please visit our web site. To find the SqueezeTrigger Price before a short squeeze starts in any stock, go to www.**********.
Diametrics Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: DMED) does not have significant operations. It seeks to acquire or merge with another business entity. Previously, the company was engaged in the development, production, and distribution of continuous blood and tissue monitoring products. Diametrics Medical was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Culver City, California. With 35.47 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of DMED.

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB: FRPT) and subsidiaries engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of mine and blast protected vehicles in the United States and South Africa. Its products include The Buffalo, designed principally for route clearing activities; and The Cougar, a light weight vehicle that is used for urban patrol, route clearance support, utility transport, and special unit activities. It primarily serves the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. The company was founded as Boulder Capital Opportunities III in 1996 and is headquartered in Ladson, South Carolina. With 36.11 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of FRPT.

HydroGen Corporation (OTCBB: HYDG) a development stage company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, HydroGen, LLC, engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of fuel cell modules and energy systems using phosphoric acid fuel cells. It owns certain technology, proprietary rights, and manufacturing assets for the production of 400 kW air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel cell modules. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. With 7.61 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of HYDG.

Teleplus Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: TLPE) provides wireless and landline products and services in North America. The company, through its subsidiary, TelePlus Retail Services, Inc., owns and operates a chain of TelePlus branded stores in shopping malls, selling various wireless and portable communication devices. The company's subsidiaries include TelePlus Wireless, Corp., which operates a virtual wireless network selling cellular network access to distributors in the United States; and TelePlus Connect, Corp., a reseller of landline and long distance services, including Internet services in Canada. Teleplus's products include wireless and home phones, satellite dishes, pagers, exclusive line of unlocked GSM phones, and other devices and accessories. Its products are distributed through the company's Web sites, third party Web sites, distributors in U.S. and Canada and through direct marketing. The company was incorporated as Terlingua Industries, Ltd. in 1999 and changed its name to HerbalOrganics.com, Inc. in 2000. Further, it changed its name to Teleplus Enterprises, Inc. in 2003. The company is headquartered in St-Laurent, Canada. With 86.40 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of TLPE.

Utix Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UTIX) provides gift tickets to corporations that are redeemable at golf courses, ski resorts, spas, bowling centers, and movie theaters in the united states and Canada. The company's products include recreation products, such as Utix Golf Tickets, SwingPack, Utix Ski and Snowboard Tickets, and Utix Bowling Ticket; and leisure products, including Utix Spa Ticket and Movie Ticket. It distributes its products through prepaid manual plastic gift tickets to corporations and other business users, as well as sells prepaid magnetic strip gift tickets through mass merchandise retail chains, and Web site. The company has strategic alliances with the National Golf Course Owners Association, Promotion Management Group, WildCard Systems, Inc., Discover, and Interactive Communication International, Inc. Utix Group, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. With 37.41 million shares outstanding and an undisclosed short position, there is a failure to deliver in shares of UTIX.

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
That means this stock is shorted as well... SHORT SQUEEZE coming!
 

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Posted by ArmySGT on :
 
so for a newbie that means? put it Barney style for us new ones, I cant find it on investopedia.com so its not clicking in my book lol
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
It means that either retail investors like you and me (but with more money) or MM's have shorted the stock, and if it reaches a certain price (I can't see the website so don't know what it is), they will panic and begin to buy back so they don't keep losing more money. That will drive the price up.
 

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Posted by ArmySGT on :
 
so how do we find the prize so i can buy more to make sure that happens? lol
 

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Posted by ArmySGT on :
 
hey repoman, your mailbox is full but i got the report from www.pinksheets.com
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Ahh, gotcha. I don't pay for it so I don't know what site those guys at buy in.net are saying is the short price... but we must be getting closer.
 

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i dont know either but i think i might invest in it
 

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For the three months ended 31 March 2006, Force Protection, Inc.'s revenues totaled $34.8M, up from $5.9M. Net loss fell 83% to $666K. Revenues reflect increased level of vehicle production primarily the result of JERRV contract and increased revenue from the sale of spare parts. Lower loss reflects improved gross margin due to the increasing efficiency of the manufacturing operations and the company's cost efficiency.

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Rumor of FRPT being on Mad Money tonight after contract is signed and PR released.
 

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Any word on this contract? I'm searching but haven't come up with anything.

Jo
 

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Posted by GhostRM on :
 
Jo jo jo jo jo!

They got it, and it's a whopper. See you at $25 PPS by end of year. It's already up to $4.75 in European markets. Happy days are here again... if Repoman man were here, he would say, hold tight girl!


BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., York, Pa., was awarded on May 30, 2006, a delivery order amount of $180,503,000 as part of a $445,439,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Iraqi Light Armored Vehicles. Work will be performed in Anniston, Ala. (50 percent), and Ladson, S.C. (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were an unknown number of bids solicited via the World Wide Web on May 5, 2006, and 16 bids were received. The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-VB01).

http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/2006/ct20060531-13143.html
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I'm not understanding that link. I don't see anything about FRPT in it. I do see "Ladson, SC" though which is Force Protection's location. How is BAE connected to FRPT?

Jo
 

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Posted by GhostRM on :
 
I'll try to find the link that says FRPT was working with BAE Systems to land this contract. BAE is a huge British defense contractor. Let me see if I can find the link.
 

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Here.

Associated Press
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Force Protection Inc. of Ladson and defense contractor BAE Systems Inc., have been awarded a $445 million contract to manufacture as many as 1,046 armored vehicles for the Iraqi Army, company officials and the Defense Department announced Wednesday.

The contract will mean even more workers hired at Force Protection, which employs 285 people making its armored Cougars and larger Buffalos. About three years ago, only 11 people were employed by the company.

The contract calls for an initial delivery order of 395 Cougars, said Michael Aldrich, the vice president of sales for Force Protection. The initial order is for $180 million, the Defense Department announced.

He said more workers would be hired to make the vehicles but did not know exactly how many new jobs the work would create. "We will have to leap forward again to meet the demands of the contract," Aldrich said.

The company now produces about one Cougar a day.

John Measell, a spokesman for BAE Systems, confirmed late Wednesday that a contract was pending but said the company was not prepared to make a statement yet.

But Aldrich said there would also likely be more people hired at the BAE Systems fabrication plant in Aiken.

The Defense Department contract announcement said half the work would be done at a BAE Systems plant in Anniston, Ala., while half would be performed in Ladson. It said that 16 bids were received for the contract.

The Cougar's mine-resistant hull is shaped like a "V" to deflect the force of mine blasts.

Spartan Chassis Inc., a Michigan company, builds the chassis for the Cougars. Every vehicle will come back through Charleston for final paint and shipment through either the port or the Charleston Air Force Base, Aldrich said.

He said that BAE Systems is the primary contractor and that the Defense Department would never have awarded the bid to a small company like Force Protection alone.

"It's a great marriage between Spartan, BAE Systems which has a reputation for logistics support and production of high volume armored vehicles and our ability to design the best blast-protected vehicles in Iran and Afghanistan," Aldrich said.

BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people in the United States and Great Britain and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales, according to the company Web site.
 

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Posted by GhostRM on :
 
And FRPT is still on the SHO list... shorts will burn today... SQUEEZE.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
WOW! This is great. Where is the link for the article above? I don't see anything on BAE's website or FRPT's website. (although the article you posted does mention that they were not prepared to make a statement).

Jo
 

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Posted by GhostRM on :
 
I found it on RB. They probably will make a PR announcement sometime today.... be patient.

Bidding at 4.14 now.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
What is RB?

The article says "Associated Press", yet I can find nothing when I search Associated Press.

Is RB just another message board?

Jo
 

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4.20 x 4.21
 

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4.31 x 4.34
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Holy cow.

Canceling my previous sell order that was for $4.15!

Thanks for the heads up.

Jo
 

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Posted by GhostRM on :
 
Jo jo jo! My AON sell order that was for $10, I now moved to $15.

Next big news announcement will deal with DoD Supplemental budget.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Thanks for the PM about RB. I was able to find the link.

Big defense contract will mean more jobs for South Carolina

Dang, I put a buy order in for $4.20, but it looks like that is long-gone.

Glad I have my shares from $2.17!

Go FRPT!

Jo
 

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Posted by Stockguru06 on :
 
is this a pr or just a rumour?
 

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Posted by GhostRM on :
 
It's an announcement from the Department of Defense... FRPT hasn't announced it yet. Associated Press and South Carolina papers printing the announcement.
 

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Posted by Stockguru06 on :
 
and is it certain we will see a pr about that today or is this news alraedy included in the price of today?
 

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Jo jo jo! My AON sell order that was for $10, I now moved to $15.

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Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 30, 2006

FORCE PROTECTION, INC.

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ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.

On May 31, 2006 the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (?TACOM?)
awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. of York, Pa (?BAE?) a delivery order
in the amount of $180,503,000 as part of a $445,439,000 firm-fixed-price
contract for the production and delivery of 378 Iraqi Light Armored Vehicles
(?ILAV?) to be delivered to the Iraqi National Army. Force Protection Industries
(?FPI?) has an agreement with BAE pursuant to which FPI will license to BAE the
use of FPI?s Cougar vehicle as the basis for the ILAV design, and will act as
BAE?s principal subcontractor to provide the manpower and other resources needed
to produce 50% of the vehicles in Ladson South Carolina. FPI shall also provide
100% of the after sales service and support required under the TACOM agreement.
FPI is in the process of finalizing the detailed terms and conditions of the
subcontract with BAE, which will have an estimated value to FPI of approximately
$55,000,000.

This report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. We generally use words such as ?believe,? ?may,? ?could,?
?will,? ?intend,? ?expect,? ?anticipate,? ?plan,? and similar expressions to
identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially
from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons,
including the risks described below and 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 document to conform these
statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as
required by law.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Force Protection, Inc.
(Registrant)

Date June 2, 2006

/s/ GORDON MCGILTON
(Signature)

Print Name: Gordon McGilton
Title: Chief Executive Officer

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"The Cougar has opened the door for other possibilities," Landis said. "Here you have a completely armored vehicle that serves a great purpose and need in Iraq. It has provided a way ahead for us to look at other possibilities for a utility vehicle."

Those possibilities include vehicles to move cargo and troops, he said.

Force Protection is working on a prototype, dubbed the Mover, for a planned replacement of the Humvees used by the military.

The government will put out a request for proposals in November with production expected to start in 2008, said Phillips, who estimated there are about 15,000 Humvees now in service.

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The government will put out a request for proposals in November with production expected to start in 2008, said Phillips, who estimated there are about 15,000 Humvees now in service.

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Not sure I understand what you are saying "it's already in the works" if they aren't getting bids until November of this year. Or am I reading this wrong?

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The government will put out a request for proposals in November with production expected to start in 2008, said Phillips, who estimated there are about 15,000 Humvees now in service.

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Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) - Shares declined 5.70% on Monday, at a price of $4.30 per share. Volume came in at 417,993. The company will demonstrate advances in its blast protection technology by putting the Mine-resistant Utility Vehicle/Rapid Response (MUV-R) on display in major national exhibitions. The MUV-R will be featured at the IED 2006 Symposium & Expo at the Crown Center Expo Center at Fort Bragg, NC on June 12-14 and the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Advance Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) on June 19-22 in Tampa, FL. The MUV-R is Force Protection's prototype vehicle offering for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, which is intended to replace the current, aging HMMWV fleet. "The MUV-R has been observed by key decision-makers involved in the HMMWV replacement effort, beginning with the NATC Technology Rodeo in Nevada," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "We have received universally positive feedback regarding the vehicle, with officials confirming that the MUV-R hit the nail on the head. We are excited to see what the future holds for this vehicle."

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

For a quote and the latest news on this company, please visit: http://www.stock guru. com/profiles/frpt.php

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Posted by captain america on :
 
Force Protection Technologies, Inc. Secures License to Develop Patented Blast Manipulation Technology

LADSON, S.C., Jun 15, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Force Protection Technologies Inc., has signed an agreement with South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research focusing on a patented blast manipulation technology applicable to wheeled and tracked vehicles.

Under the agreement, which is pending regulatory approval from South Africa's Reserve Bank, Force Protection will have the sole right to perform research and development, conduct testing on any aspect of the technology, and market the product in countries around the world.

"The significance of this undertaking cannot be overstated, and we intend to fully exploit this opportunity," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "Since the technology can be applied not only to our vehicles, but to virtually any wheeled or tracked vehicle, the potential size of the opportunity may actually exceed that of our vehicle market."

Under development for more than five years, this technology substantially reduces the effects of in-ground mines, bombs, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on vehicles. In addition, specially-outfitted tires and tracked-vehicle pads have also been proven to decrease the severity of blast damage and enable a faster return to full operation of a vehicle employing the technology. As with all of Force Protection's offerings, the outcome is: Survivability + Repairability = Protection Availability.

About the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945, the CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It is situated in Pretoria and represented in each of the nine provinces of South Africa . CSIR undertakes and applies directed research and innovation in science and technology to improve the quality of life of the country's people. Building measurable value into its work through local and international partnerships remains a key component of its endeavours to provide world-class technology. This new agreement is a further demonstration of the cooperation between Force Protection and CSIR.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to 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. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the strategic plan 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-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov). 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.

SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc.

Policy Impact Strategic Communications Jeff Child, 202-737-5339 (Media Contact) jchild*policyimpact.com or Force Protection, Inc. Investor Relations, 843-740-7015 investorrelations*forceprotectioninc.com
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Going up on news! Now 4.84....
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Force Protection Announces Follow-On Order for Additional Cougar Vehicles


By BusinessWire
Last Update: 6/20/2006 1:12:01 PM Data provided by

LADSON, S.C., Jun 20, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) today announced a follow-on order by the U.S. Marine Corps for 15 additional Cougar Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicles (JERRV). The order, which includes associated support items and services, is worth an estimated $9.3 million.

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Force Protection a contract for 79 Cougar JERRVs in May. This marks the second delivery order made under the contract in less than two months. All vehicles will be manufactured and delivered to the government this calendar year.

"The Joint IED Defeat Organization is funding these vehicles in a manner that leaves no question as to how urgently they are needed," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "We are responding in kind not only with this life-saving technology, but with the resources necessary to maintain the vehicles at the highest levels of performance."

Force Protection has placed more than 30 Field Service Representatives (FSRs) in the field to assist the armed forces in training and vehicle maintenance in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"We have a proven solution to counter IEDs in the Cougar JERRV," said Vice President for Marine Corps Programs Wayne Phillips. "It is being fielded in greater numbers every day, and with the support system created by the deployment of our FSRs, troops will continue to have the resources that ensure optimal use of these vehicles."

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to 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. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the strategic plan 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-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov). 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.

SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc.
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
you beat me Jo.. was about to post it ... 4.92x4.93 right now.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nice close at $4.90

Like to see this break $5.00 again.

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
3rd time..lol..
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Great day so far for FRPT!

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nothing but good news for FRPT!
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West Point Cadets Train with Force Protection's Buffalo Vehicle
Business Wire - June 26, 2006 09:52

WEST POINT, N.Y., Jun 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cadets at the United States Military Academy are using Force Protection, Inc.'s (OTCBB:FRPT) Buffalo mine-protected clearance vehicle in training exercises for the first time this summer. The exercises are part of an expanded effort to familiarize emerging leaders with leading edge technologies and new equipment before they are sent to active duty.

First deployed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 2003, the Buffalo has been used to detect and remove thousands of suspected explosive threats such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the streets of Iraq and Afghanistan.

"One of our key objectives is to ensure that our second year cadets are as prepared as possible for what awaits them on tomorrow's battlefield," said Army Corps of Engineers Captain Kevin Carlson. "We are delighted to have them familiarize themselves with the Buffalo and other proven blast protection technologies and techniques. We want the cadets to learn right now how to effectively counter the present and very real threat of IEDs."

Incorporating a 30-foot robotic arm and iron claw with a specialized camera and sensing equipment, troops are able to examine and disarm potential threats without leaving the safety of a specially armored hull.

"This is just the right thing to do," said Force Protection Vice President Michael Aldrich, a West Point Graduate. "The Buffalo clearly represents a proven solution that has kept our men and women safe in the face of more than 1,000 IED detonations and mine blasts. This exposure early in cadet training will surely help keep them focused on "force protection" as a key to future success in the global war on terror."

Popular with soldiers and commanders in the field who credit the vehicle with saving their lives, more than 140 Buffalo vehicles will be deployed by the end of 2006.

The Buffalo will be on display in New York City on Wednesday, June 28th to commemorate three years in combat operations without a reported fatality. The Buffalo, together with Force Protection's second armored vehicle, the Cougar troop transport, will be at the St. Regis Hotel at Two East 55th Street, at Fifth Avenue for limited public viewing after 11:00 a.m. that day.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Where's Repoman been lately? Do you still have your sell at $15.00?

Great day today, so far, up .47

.....edited to add
Make that .50!

JO
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
what a day!go frpt
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
we did good today. in since 2.19
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I have positions at 2.17, 4.20 and 4.79

All green! (did sell some of my 2.17 off at $5.20 earlier).

Not sure what I am going to do tommorrow. I had a sell order in for $6.00, but I canceled it while I think it through.

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
hehe.. i think i will sell tomorrow at gapper and get back at 5.50, but this stock runs so hard that you dont want to miss the boat..
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Great start! $6.15!

Glad I cancelled that $6.00 sell.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
This could hit national news when this event takes place tommorrow.

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Spartan Motors and Force Protection to Host Investor Event with Cougar and Buffalo Military Vehicles in New York City
PR Newswire - June 27, 2006 09:56
Event to Mark Three Years of Combat Operations without a Reported Fatality


CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 27, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR) and Force Protection, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRPT) will display a Cougar and a Buffalo military vehicle in front of the St. Regis Hotel in New York City on June 28 from 10 a.m. ET to 3 p.m. Both companies' management teams will also present the same day to a group of professional investors at a special analyst lunch event.

"Both of these vehicles are deployed today in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan and are saving the lives of our military men and women," said John Sztykiel, president and CEO of Spartan Motors. "Our aim in bringing these vehicles to New York City is to make the people aware of the new technology our military is using to defeat the deadly threat of IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices).

"At the same time, it's an opportunity for Spartan Motors and Force Protection to inform the investment community of our technical expertise in manufacturing these unique specialty vehicles and the impact of recent significant orders on our business."

The Cougar is a medium-sized, blast-protected vehicle produced in both four- and six-wheel configurations which can be customized for multiple tasks including urban patrol, route clearance support, troop transport, mine and explosive ordnance disposal, command and control, reconnaissance and as a lead convoy vehicle.

The Buffalo is an anti-mine/IED vehicle that uses a 30-foot robotic arm and iron claw with a specialized camera and sensing equipment to allow soldiers to examine and disarm potential threats without leaving the safety of the armored hull. Both vehicles utilize a unique V-shaped hull designed to deflect the force of explosions away from passengers inside the armored hull. To date, not a single fatality has been reported in either a Cougar or Buffalo despite over 1,000 mine detonations.

About Spartan Motors

Spartan Motors, Inc. (http://www.spartanmotors.com ) designs, engineers and manufactures custom chassis and vehicles for the recreational vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, emergency-rescue and specialty vehicle markets. The Company's brand names -- Spartan(TM), Crimson Fire(TM), Crimson Fire Aerials(TM), and Road Rescue(TM) -- are known in their market niches for quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products. The Company employs approximately 900 at facilities in Michigan, Alabama, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and South Dakota. Spartan reported sales of $343.0 million in 2005 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.

About Force Protection

Headquartered near Charleston, South Carolina, Force Protection, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRPT) manufactures ballistic and mine protected vehicles through its subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are designed to offer significant protection against landmines, hostile fire and IEDs. For more information about Force Protection, visit http://www.forceprotectioninc.com .

The statements contained in this news release include certain predictions and projections that may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. These forward-looking statements are identifiable by words or phrases indicating that the Company or management "expects," "believes" or is "confident" that a particular result "may" or "should" occur, that a particular item "bodes well," that the Company "looks forward" to a particular result, or similar statements. These statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices. Accounting estimates are inherently forward-looking. Additional
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
New HOD $6.45 !!

Man this thing is strong as a....as a .....
BUFFALO!
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
and runs like a cougar! had to say it sorry hehehe.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Bound for Iraq, Army vehicles stop off in Manhattan
Wednesday June 28, 2006
NEW YORK (AP) Two of the U-S military's anti-mine vehicles, including a 23-ton vehicle called ``the Buffalo,'' stopped off in midtown Manhattan today on their way to war duty in Iraq.

The scene attracted a crowd, especially when one briefly snarled traffic outside the posh St. Regis Hotel by driving a half a block for t-v cameras.

The Buffalo and the 19-ton Cougar are used for the most dangerous job in Iraq finding and detonating roadside bombs.

Despite improved armor and tactics, statistics show that roadside bombs have killed an average of 40 Americans a month over the past year.

The Buffalos and Cougars, in use for nearly three years in Afghanistan and Iraq, have absorbing more than 1-thousand roadside bombs without any fatal casualties.

About 200 of the blast-resistant vehicles are in service with U-S forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Buffalo costs about $750-thousand dollars and the Cougar about $500-thousand dollars.

(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
In the interest of timeliness, this story is fed directly from the Associated Press newswire and may contain occasional typographical errors.
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
did well today..nice close!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I finally succeeded in a flip. Sold some for $6.20 on Wednesday, bought again for $5.75 on Thursday. Now at $6.40.

This stock has been the savior of my portfolio. Most everything else I own is in the red (and seriously so)

I wish there had been more publicity about the Buffalo being in NYC. The Associated Press Article above didn't even mention the manufacturer.

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
lol not to worry Jo. i have tried flipping this and have always failed and ended up losing 10% everytime I tried to flip. after learning it twice and at early stages of 2.25 and 2.85, never again have I tried to flip this one . have nice weekend.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
This company is golden!

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Force Protection Exceeds June Production Objectives, Fulfills DOD Cougar Contract
10:25 a.m. 07/03/2006 Provided by


LADSON, S.C., Jul 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) today announced it has again exceeded vehicle production objectives. The armored vehicle manufacturer produced and delivered 19 Cougar Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicles (JERRV) and three Buffalo route clearance vehicles to the U.S. government in June.

"This is an important season for Force Protection," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "Starting in November 2005, we committed substantial time and resources to the expansion of our production capacity and capabilities, and we have met or exceeded production schedules each month since as a result. We look forward to continuing this remarkable upward trend as we address the Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV) contract."

Force Protection was awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Defense in May 2005 for 122 Cougar JERRVs for use by all branches of the armed forces. The contract, administered by the Marine Corps, was slated for completion in June 2006.

"We have done precisely what we committed to do," said Vice President for Marine Corps Programs Wayne Phillips. "The completion of the JERRV contract took place as we told the Marines last year when our ramp-up efforts began. In addition, we are on track for the on-time completion of the current Buffalo contract with the Army, and will apply these same practices to the ILAV program."

Force Protection's Buffalo and Cougar vehicles have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003. Popular with military engineers and explosive ordnance disposal teams, not a single reported fatality has occurred in three years despite more than 1,000 mine detonations and improvised explosive device attacks.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to 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. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the strategic plan 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-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov ). 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.

Policy Impact Strategic Communications Jeff Child, 202-737-5339 (Media Contact) jchild*policyimpact.com or Force Protection, Inc. Investor Relations, 843-740-7015 investorrelations*forceprotectioninc.com

Copyright Business Wire 2006
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
lollll....missed on news..else would have added more! 5th, we should rally.. nothing much to expect today!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Great close for Wednesday $6.60!

Contemplating another flip.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Good entry point here, below $6.00

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
IN THE NEWS

Message from CEO
Publisher: Force Protection, Inc.
Date: 07/11/2006

Force Protection would like to confirm that, to the company’s knowledge, all of its Cougar vehicles deployed in Iraq are currently operational or undergoing routine maintenance procedures.

Force Protection also confirms that the company has specific information to indicate that none of its Buffalo or Cougar vehicles were involved in the recently reported fatal attack in Ramadi.

Our mission to protect and save lives continues.

Gordon McGilton
July 11, 2006
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
running now!!!!!!!! back to 6.60????
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I never even saw anything about the Buffalo's or Cougars being involved in the fatal attacks in Ramadi. But I WAS wondering why the PPS was falling.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Rebounding nicely...$6.18.

I wish I'd have had the funds to get in on that dip below $6.00.

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
FRPT : small contract


General Information

Document Type: Special Notice
Solicitation Number: DON-SNOTE-060710-002
Posted Date: Jul 10, 2006
Original Response Date:
Current Response Date:
Original Archive Date: Jul 30, 2006
Current Archive Date: Jul 30, 2006

Contracting Office Address
M67854 Quantico, VA
Description
The Marine Corps Systems Command, Ground Transportation Engineering Systems (GTES) intends to award a sole source Contract to Force Protection Industries, Inc (FPII) of Ladson, South Carolina for twelve (12) sets of Armox steel plates for Cougar vehicles. This acquisition will be accomplished in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, for Other Than Full & Open Competition. Responsible sources capable of satisfying this requirement are encouraged to submit a statement of capability and costs, which if timely received, will be considered. Information must be provided to the contact cited below no later than 12:00 PM (EST) 21 July 2006. The point of contact for this effort is Captain Juan Arratia at juan.arratia*usmc.mil.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Why the big dip today?

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Demand for Specialty Armored Vehicles Increases as Force Protection, Inc. Announces Additional Production Lines
Business Wire - July 17, 2006 08:25

LADSON, S.C., Jul 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today announced it is expanding production to meet increased demand for its mine-protected vehicles.

"Our customers in uniform recognize the unmatched protection our vehicles provide and continue to order them at an unprecedented rate," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "As a result, Force Protection is engaged in efforts to triple its internal manufacturing capacity, as well as make use of other companies' capacity to fill present and future orders. We are also increasing our workforce, and today exceeded our 500th employee. We had just twelve employees in the beginning of 2004."

Force Protection's Buffalo and Cougar armored vehicles have been deployed in the global war on terror since July 10, 2003. Operated by combat engineers and explosive ordnance disposal teams, the vehicles have been used in dangerous detection and removal operations and are recognized as an effective solution to counter IEDs and other explosive threats. Despite inaccurate news reports, no fatalities have occurred in any Force Protection vehicle as the company continues to innovate and enhance the blast protection of its products to ensure that troops have the best protection available.

"We receive constant feedback from the troops that these vehicles are saving lives daily," said Vice President for Army Programs Damon Walsh. "They fill a vital role, and we are now establishing a second and third Cougar production line and doubling Buffalo production to ensure these vehicles are delivered in the numbers required by the men and women who need them most."

More than 200 Buffalo and Cougar vehicles are currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to 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. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the strategic plan 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-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov). 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.

SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc.

Policy Impact Strategic Communications
Jeff Child, 202-737-5339 (Media Contact)
jchild*policyimpact.com
or
Force Protection, Inc.
Investor Relations, 843-740-7015
investorrelations*forceprotectioninc.com

Copyright Business Wire 2006
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
is doing well today. this should be start of new uptrend. long and strong on frpt. never sold a share since 2.19.. and good that i added on the dip on Friday. should see $6.00's soon IMO. chart looks good.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Rusking (aka Daytrader), you already admitted that you flipped this once, if not twice, so stop lying.

I am the only true long here since $3.39! And this stock will make me semi-rich.

Jo, I hope you didn't sell in a panic on Friday. I loaded again... let's look at what's coming up, shall we?

-2nd Quarter Financials (profitability!)
-NYSE or NASDAQ listing
-Hummer contracts.

This will be the best stock pick of 2006, even better than CHYS.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Repo, I must admit, I almost sold in a panic on Friday. But I did not. I did buy 500 more on the way down at 5.80. I had a buy order in for some time and had forgotten about it. I kind of wish I would have cancelled that out and bought it even lower. However, at least today things are looking brighter.

Hey, I'm kind of a long, cause I still have 700 of my $2.17 shares.

Sad to say this is the only position I currently hold that is in the green.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, hold for $10 at least. THen take your original investment off the table and ride the rest out. I think we'll be bought out soon, but we can hope for a $15 - $20 share price in '07.

Also, it seems we will be making trucks too... watch the newswires!
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Rusking (aka Daytrader), you already admitted that you flipped this once, if not twice, so stop lying.

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flipped but always added... actually added more... but after it crossed 4.00, never knew where it will stop and so, never sold it since..
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
meanwhile we have reached 5.92
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
meanwhile Repo..where had ya been? keep seeing some of your posts in RB board.. but oh well.. welcome back to allstocks and to FRPT thread.. its just me and Jo here right now
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I've been laying low.. but I'm back. And we aren't the only ones buying this I hope... actually, I hope we are, because once Joe Public hears about this stock, another explosion.
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
are we going to see a late day run? i hope so only green i have today. nice to see repo back too.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
EOD - 6.08 is my guess. Look for accumulation again over this week into the low to mid 6's.
 

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Posted by MoneyMoneyMoney on :
 
Selloff coming, gotta take a break somewhere to be healthy.

http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=FRPT&p=D&b=5&g=0&id=p63995194388
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Hhahahaaahahhahaa! What a buffoon. Go back to IGAI you clown. Sell off happened on Friday, you missed it.
 

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Posted by MoneyMoneyMoney on :
 
Why? Because I suggested a selloff coming for a healthy stock?
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 

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Originally posted by MoneyMoneyMoney:
Selloff coming, gotta take a break somewhere to be healthy.

http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=FRPT&p=D&b=5&g=0&id=p63995194388

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Originally posted by MoneyMoneyMoney:
Ditto! And sorry I wasted my studying time on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by MoneyMoneyMoney:
Thanks ruskin_muskin. That will come later when I have time after studying for the nursing program. Once I grad and start out making 60k a year money will not be an issue and I can study charts more. I'm sure you have "many" years of exp to help in the meantime.

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
What does the below mean for individual investors?
Jo
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stock PPS rising
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I think you are right in the long term, however, in the short term, FRPT could react similarly to how Jones Soda (JSDA) has when it completed a private placement about a month ago.

I'm in Jones soda, and if you look on Google Finance,
http://finance.google.com/finance?q=jsda , and expand the view to 3 months, you can see the news event "I" (dtd 6/2/2006) where they announced their private placement of stock at $9.50 per share.

At the time JSDA was trading at 10.61 per share. The price dropped a bit that day, then zig zagged up and down a bit but gradually dropped to 7.70 before a series of news events began to bring the share price back up to the level it is now. Still not at 9.50 though.

I know comparing sodas to military vehicles is like apples to oranges. FRPT, I think, will have much stronger news than JSDA, and these institutional buyers wouldn't be putting out all this money for nothing. But, it is entirely possible that there will be a dip in the short term. So look for a good buy in price.

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
hehe.. IMO.. it doesnt matter what.. irrespective of what crap is there in the PR.. FRPT runs for 3 consecutive days after PR release.. thats based on the past history.. you might be correct.. but i am not sure who will sell this!!!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Now that I see more good news this morning, I'm not seeing a sell off either. But who knows.

www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L24932710.htm

LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday it would buy 270 more armoured vehicles for its troops in Afghanistan and Iraq after criticism that soldiers were being needlessly killed by roadside bombs.

Relatives of servicemen killed in Iraq and the opposition Conservatives have called on the government to do more to safeguard the lives of servicemen in Afghanistan and Iraq, who are exposed to the daily threat of attack from insurgents.

Roger Bacon, whose army officer son was killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his Land Rover in September last year, campaigned for troops to get armoured vehicles.

The British Ministry of Defence said it would buy about 100 more Pinzgauer 'Vector' armoured trucks for Afghanistan, on top of the 66 already on order.

It would buy 70 more heavily armoured FV430 troop carriers, in addition to 54 already on order, for British forces in Iraq.

The ministry also announced plans to buy about 100 mine-protected "Cougar" vehicles, to equip British forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Some of the new vehicles will start arriving this year and others in 2007.

"The protection of our forces is a top priority. I have made clear my determination to provide commanders on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan with the resources they need to do the job," Defence Secretary Des Browne said.

A Defence Ministry spokesman could not say how much the order was worth because contract negotiations with suppliers have not yet been wrapped up.

Some 114 British soldiers have been killed in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003.

Britain said earlier this month it would send 900 more troops to southern Afghanistan to fight the resurgent Taliban after at least five British soldiers were killed in the initial phases of what was billed as a peacekeeping mission there.
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
Doesnt matter.. added more at 6.21 ..
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
That wasn't much of a dip this morning. Bottomed out at $6.13 and almost immediately back up.

3 more ticks til new HOD

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
i think its going all the way!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
you guys saw that 16,600 buy at 6.91???? crazy...
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Reached a new 52-week high.

And the news about the British buying 100 add'l cougars hasn't yet been posted on the major newswires. That is similar to what happenned at the beginning of this thread. The news about the 50M contract was posted only on FRPT's website and then when it got to BusinessWire, it exploded.

Hold tight!

Jo
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
let me see if it dips bit more.. i would want to double up today if possible by selling off my chdt..
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
41,780 buy * 6.77 ..
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Woo Hoo! $7.00!!!
 

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Posted by ruskin_muskin on :
 
NEWS!!!

Force Protection, Inc. Announces Board Restructuring
Friday August 4, 4:30 pm ET

LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2006--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) today announced that Ray Pollard will step down as a board member, effective August 4, 2006. Pollard will continue in his key position as chief operating officer, overseeing the operations of the company's South Carolina facility. Management intends to restructure the board to establish a majority of independent directors, positioning the company to apply to trade on a national securities exchange in the future.

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"Ray joined the board as an independent director to assist Force Protection as it became a mainstream armored vehicle manufacturer," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "We deeply appreciate his contribution as a board member and his continuing leadership role as head of our manufacturing subsidiary."

The Buffalo and Cougar armored vehicles produced by Force Protection are highly popular with U.S. forces, who credit the blast protection technology with saving lives.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Love this line:

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Management intends to restructure the board to establish a majority of independent directors, positioning the company to apply to trade on a national securities exchange in the future.

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NAVY Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $62,905,628 firm-fixed-priced contract for 86 Cougar Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) vehicles, associated spares, field service support, and technical manuals. This is a foreign military sale for the United Kingdom. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C. (60 percent) and Charlotte, Mich. (40 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2007. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is a sole source award to Force Protection Industries, Inc as they are the sole manufacturer of the Cougar EOD vehicle. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-06-C-5162).

http://www.defenselink.mil/Contracts/Contract.aspx?ContractID=3305

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FRPT: Awarded $63M British Defense Contract for 85 Cougar EOD Vehicles [delayed]

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09:24 a.m. 08/11/2006


Ridgeland, MS, AUG 11, 2006 (EventX/Knobias.com via COMTEX) -- Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) announced that it has been awarded a contract by the British Ministry of Defense for more than 85 Cougar Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) vehicles. These vehicles will be known as Mastiff Protected Patrol Vehicles (Mastiff PPV). The contract also includes associated spares, technical manuals, and field service support and is worth approximately $63 million.

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Posted by showme$ on :
 
i say we hit $7 2day
 

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Posted by Swing_trading101 on :
 
looks extremely strong today... 7.05
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
easy money! now lets get this baby on the nasdaq.
 

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Posted by showme$ on :
 
i am aboard and i have my seatbelt see ya in $10 land
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Excellent, up over $1.00 today!

Jo
 

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Posted by Swing_trading101 on :
 
yeppp... watching jo... glad you held on to it.. i was chicken to sell it.. nobody loses holding a winning stock .. i will rejoin after todays rally and some brief consolidation period ... FRPT: stock of the year!!!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I took profits today at $6.45 and $6.50.

Still have about a little of my $2.17 shares left and also some $6.60 shares that I hope to see green in. But since I am going on vacation, I just wanted the cash.

Looks like a nice close.

Jo
 

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Posted by Swing_trading101 on :
 
awesome Jo.. nice source of steady income from this ATM machine here .. have nice weekend!!!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Swing_trading101,
I just realized that you are RM. You didn't sell ALL your FRPT did you?

Jo
 

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Posted by Swing_trading101 on :
 
Nope Jo, I held some for financials.. but sold majority portion.. I will add more over the coming days as the dips appear.. I panicked to take profits yesterday
 

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Posted by BooDog on :
 
I've been watching this RM, I thought it was doing a major correction, bigfoot set me straight. I thought it would dip lower then poof up it goes. GL
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
10q out:
http://biz.yahoo.com/e/060814/frpt.ob10-q.html

or:

http://xml.10kwizard.com/filing_raw.php?repo=tenk&ipage=4334646
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
more news

http://www.stockhouse.com/news/news.asp?newsid=3847767&tick=FRPT
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Everybody still in this? Hummer news should be coming shortly...
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
WB, Repo. (the original)

I'm still here. Bought some more today to replace some of those shares I sold before my vacation.

I don't think the hummer news will come until November. That is when the government is to start taking proposals (bids?).

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, no, that is when they AWARD the bids... but they are already reviewing vehicles.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Right, but that's what I meant when I said we probably won't here whether or not they were awarded the bid until November.

That'll be a great day!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Look for updates on NASDAQ listing.....


Force Protection, Inc. Announces Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting
Thursday August 24, 9:30 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2006--Force Protection, Inc.'s (OTCBB:FRPT - News) board of directors announced today that the company's annual shareholder meeting will be held on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 10:00 am at Force Protection's manufacturing facilities in Ladson, South Carolina.

"We invite all shareholders to attend on September 18th," said CEO Gordon McGilton, "The company has made dramatic progress since our last meeting, and we look forward to the chance to discuss these developments with our investors."

Force Protection has experienced significant growth due to the performance of its Cougar and Buffalo mine-protected vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today the company has a workforce of more than 550, and has substantially expanded production capacity and vehicle deliveries to meet increasing demand for its life-saving vehicles and blast protection technology.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Up today.. this will probably climb up to near $7 before the meeting.
 

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Posted by iowaboy21 on :
 
Is it too late to get into?
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Nope, not if you don't mind holding for 2-3 months... we'll see $10 soon.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
And FRPT will be here... wonder if they'll be driving vehicles into NYC again!

http://www.rothconference.com/PresentCompany.html
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Analyst coverage.

http://10qdetective.********.com/2006/08/force-protection-explosive-turnaround.h tml
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Replace repo's ****** with b l o g s p o t



latest financials 8-26-2006
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Geez, Repo,

What the heck happenned with you over at RB? So many people misunderstanding your motives. I understand exactly what you were saying about this b l o g s p o t report. I didn't take it as being a basher.

I think you will end up being correct and it will dip more because of that b l o g, But longs shouldn't be worried about it.

I still have to decide if I want to "rebuy" some more of the shares that I sold before vacation. Looking for a good entry point.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
That site is full of ostriches... they only see what they want to see. Screw them.

I am already right... if it dips below $6, which I doubt, I will buy more. But we will get bought out soon... the writing is on the wall. $20 would have been nice long term, but I'm guessing $10 with a buyout.
 

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Posted by BooDog on :
 
check out cnn

Nothing big, thought they would mention more about the hummer. They were talking about their own CNN hummers that were in Iraq.
 

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Posted by ArmySGT on :
 
either way these babies are saving my A$$ out here every day, so whatever comes of it these road boheemoths are worth each dollar spent, now if we could only get the dragonskin body armor lol
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
The production numbers are rising...

Force Protection, Inc. to Participate in ROTH 2006 New York Conference
Friday September 1, 3:46 pm ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2006--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News), the leading provider of blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles to U.S. and Coalition forces, will be a featured presenter at the ROTH 2006 New York Conference on September 7, 2006. The investor conference will include presentations from more than 200 leading small and micro cap companies in the technology, healthcare, financial services and consumer products sectors.

"We are pleased with the invitation to attend this year's ROTH New York Conference," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the exponential growth our company has experienced, particularly in the last year. We look forward to the opportunity."

Armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection continued its strong production performance in August, presenting 25 Cougar and two Buffalo mine-protected vehicles to the U.S. government. More than 200 Force Protection vehicles are currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

For further information on the ROTH 2006 New York conference, go to www.rothconference.com.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here comes $7 again.......... Hummer contracts, NASDAQ listing ........wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I never did rebuy my shares from when I sold prior to vacation. But still enjoying watching my other shares rise. Sure would like to see $7.00 today!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
C'mon Jo, you're letting FREE money slip through your fingers. Sure things like this don't come around very often. We are going to be bought out soon enough, and then, this money making ride will be over.
 

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Posted by a surfer on :
 
Hello Repo I see you've been in this from the get go. I first saw this and actually had a few shares from June to mid august. It had seemed to flatten out. Whats your take on the rest of the year??? Thanks
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$10 by Dec. Have a merry Xmas on me. 2 big announcements looming.. NASDAQ listing, and Hummer replacements. That's all you need to know.
 

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Posted by fatbacker on :
 
Well FRPT had an excellent day today. Closing at $6.95 from Fridays $6.45 close.

Today we closed with a candlestick pattern of a three outside up which is a very reliable bullish pattern.

If tomorrow can close above todays close we should have a new support level of about the $6.95 area which means we will be on our way to finding a whole new resistance level.

The stochastic is at overbought level but if we can break the resistance level tomorrow and hold it we could be riding the top of the stochastic for at least a short while.

The RSI still has some room left in it IMO.

The MACD is definitely looking for a new trend direction and could see the results of that soon.

Volume was excellent today and we also have plenty more accumulation going on according to the Accum/Dist line

Todays long white candlestick was encouraging because it is a continuation pattern that could make plenty of people happy tomorrow.
 

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Posted by fatbacker on :
 
Why does everyone think they are going to get bought out or even want to get bought out? They seem to be doing just fine on their own with out needing some other huge company to buy them up. There are countless numbers of small buisness that have reached big corporation status without being bought out.

FRPT is expanding very rapidly and are adding more projects on the table and therefore IMO they do not need to be bought out. Not to say they won't but anyone saying they are going to be bought out are saying it out of speculation only. They are becoming a force in this industry completely on their own and are making millions on their own and continue to add contracts on their own.

If I could see them doing anything it would be either buying out a smaller company with the facilities to help them expand their production or merge with them keeping the Force Protection name.

Buy out? Maybe, but IMO not likely.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Booyah Jim! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Ticking up after the Roth presentation.

You can hear it here.

http://wsw.com/webcast/roth8/frpt.ob/

Nothing but good, positive news.


jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
We hit $7 by week's end.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
500,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing. Fabrication in old building. Middle building is assembly line. ILAV in last building with offices as well. ILAV line is not yet assembled.

Problem solved: IED's. Existing vehicles do not handle this threat.

Picture of buffalo at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in slide. Picture shows the capsule is in tact. Standard vehicle parts are destroyed.

Desired company result: Troups returning home safely.

Picture of Crew members after 100lbs of IED. Crew stepped out to take pictures. Vehicle was repairable. All broken parts of the vehicle are repairable.

Offer 3 products: Buffalo (large capital piece of equipment in Afghanistan and Iraq), Cougar (base of ILAV and Mastiff and JERRV), Prototype MUVR (going to be renamed, not in production, latest and best technology)

Progression of intellectual property: Buffalo (South African technology, some of the technology is in the public domain). Cougar (FPRT is almost all FRPT proprietary technology). MUVR (All FRPT technology)

Buffalo (4 vehicles per month to meet contract) 64 in theatre. Largest opportunity GSTAIMDS program. Currently funded. Complex program. Buffalo is a central part of that program with a sole source procurement. Several hundred buffalos required as a part of that contract. Increase in production will be a result of the GSTAIMDS program. A few smaller oppoortunities. Actual soldiers in combat are requesting the vehicles.

Cougar: 20 per month but increased as PR'd on Friday. Will continue to increase production capacity moving forward. JERRV contract (joint service contract), 122 original 79 follow on and expecting further contracts. MRAP requesting 1,000 and they believe they have the best vehicle for this.

MUVR: Military is looking to replace the HUMVEE. They believe the MUVR meets the requirements.

The company is making many moves in different directions. IP portfolios. Parts and services. Aberdeen Process approval (they are way ahead of the competition). Use commercial components. Meet the requirements of procurement of off the shelf products.

Business operating systems are being put in place to achieve further efficiencies.

Run chart shows transformation from job shop to volume manufacturing (assembly line techniques). 20 cougars per month has been achieved. Company is now moving past that to expand to the greatest extent possible.

Hockey stick chart of sales. Migrated from Red to black in financials. Expanding markets. Cougar 6x6 can be manipulated to meet many different product requirements.

Gross margins are increasing. Achieved 19%. G&A declining. Going forward, G&A should decline as a percentage of sales.

Q&A
What is the demand: New territory. There were no armored vehicles like this. "what's the demand for saving soldiers' lives?" is the response. There is an enormous demand.

Competition. FPRT does not see any direct competition. The buffalo is a sole source award. There is no competition. Cougar: Textron, GD, Bushmaster, German Dingo. FRPT does not believe that any of those vehicles are a direct competitor (they cannot provide as much protection). RG-31 does not have a 6x6 variant or payload capacity. Performance characteristics outperform all other vehicles. THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMPARES TO THE MUVR!!!

BAE approached FPRT for the ILAV contract. FRPT might not have got the contract without BAE.

Gross Margin: Prefer to not comment on the go forward basis. Look at the trend. Each vehicle has its own pricing structure. The 19% is indicative of where the company would want. Spare parts is new territory. Parts are slow behind the vehicles. They have only recently started to get an idea of what the volume will be.

Spares provisions: Everyone one of the contracts calls for a spare provisions. $60-$100k per vehicle included in purchase orders. Known replacement and service included. Spares history beyond that is a bit difficult to forecast. Every single vehicle is in theatre and in direct threat of IEDs.

ILAV order. Requirement is 1,000. But vehicles are by delivery orders. First is 378 and then expect the next bunches to be broken up as well. Additional orders should be coming quickly. FUNDING FOR 07 BEGINS IN OCTOBER. Vehicles have already been delivered into IRAQ.

Backlog: He does not want to do the math on stage. He says look at monthly deliveries. FPRT's aim is to increase volume to the highest degree possible. Contracts is not the problem. Capacity is their problem. He understands that backlog is the historical model for military companies. However, he would say that capacity is the issue, not having the orders.

Timeline: A lot of moving parts. Steel 12-18 months in advance (they reserve production slots and then adjust per contracts). Axels, engines, etc (antipate future production and provide long leads). When contracts are awarded, they can sometimes deliver within 90-120 days. They are looking to shorten the cycle time.

Closing statements: Shareholder presentation. Guided tour. Many vehicles in parking lot. CEO will be there.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Just like I told ya, $7 by EOW.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
We just broke out, $7.10 now.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Has anyone heard from Malloy lately? I want to send him a gift when I sell 1/2 at $10.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Yeah, good old Malloy.

If I hadn't happenned upon his thread here, I'd be in a MUCH bigger deficit than I am. FRPT has been my saving grace.

I got a little more at $6.55 the other day to replace my vacation shares. I wish I had purchased more, but oh well.

I know eventually I'm gonna really need to plan an exit strategy for after it reaches $10.00. But it's gonna be so hard to say goodbye. (yep, breaking the "don't fall in love" rule).

Jo
 

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Posted by zoers on :
 
Those of you still in this ought to be shoutin by
now. It's up .47 today alone
 

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Posted by a surfer on :
 
hey repo congrats on the bagger..

I am working on 1/2 bagger!!! LOL In at 5.6
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
You'll get a 1 bagger.. we'll be at $10 shortly.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I hope I won't be sorry for selling again today at 7.55. Gotta decide a good entry point to get back in before it starts gapping up again on the way to the shareholders meeting on Monday.

Did you get your shareholder proxy documents, Repo?

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Yep.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, I warned you about flipping. Going up fast again.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Yikes, I know. Believe it or not, though, I rebought my shares at $7.30 just a few mins ago.

I think I'll hold until $12.00 now!

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Updates on the FRPT website

CBS News story (not sure how old this is--there is no date. However, I'm pretty sure it was just added to the website yesterday.

Introducing the Cheetah

currently $7.15

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
We go up today, and tomorrow will be a huge Friday, you'll see.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Friday is here. Got some more at $7.20. Let's see what happens.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I like what happenned

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
C.E. Unterberg initiates FRPT with a Buy and $11 tgt saying the co's vehicle offering has proven to be the only effective prevention of fatalities from improvised explosive devices and because of this the co's revs have grown from $10 mln in 2004 to an est $195 mln in 2006. Over the coming 12 to 18 months firm believes the co will continue to see rapid growth as the armed forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas purchase both the Buffalo and Cougar. Past that, however, firm thinks the co could participate in the HMMWV replacement cycle, a market with an ultimate size in the multi-tens of billions.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
What a lovely day!!!! ***** is covering us now, and analysts. Can you say $10 by EOY, if not $12?!?!?!?!
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
this stock kicks a$$ $8.06 now!
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
$8.48
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
$9.10
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Zippity do dah, zippity day...my oh my, what a lovely f'ing day!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Good day to load the boat... MM's looking for shares.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I had to sub this morning. Did it really dip down to 8.35 and now back up to $9.05?

What a missed opportunity there this morning.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Sure did Jo. MM's went looking for shares.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Closed above $9.00 today! This stock has done me no wrong.

Help...falling in love with a stock....must resist....

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Fall in love 'till at least $20, I have.
 

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Posted by T e x on :
 
quite the success story...

congrats, you guys.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
New 52-week high! Love is a wonderful thing.


Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
$9.35!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$10 by EOWeek, then news I think, then $12 - $15. $20 will come with the Hummer/NASDAQ announcement.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Hard not to want to try and flip at these levels though.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Why flip? Look at the chart. Just hold and forget. Wake up in Dec. double from here. You're incurring taxes as you go along... if you hold long enough, you may get a break.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I AM going to try and hold my original shares until the short term capital gains time frame kicks in, but I don't think I will be able to hold the "trading shares" that long. Too nervewracking for me.

I'm working the rest of the week, so I won't be tempted to sell.

Jo
 

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Posted by Hurricane on :
 
Hey noob here, what happens when we get bought out, do our shares automatically sell at the buyout price or what? Thanks for the call btw, I got in at $3
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Our shares will be converted to cash at the buyout price, or shares of the new company.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Hit a lot of watch lists and stock alerts... will gap up this AM. $10 by tomorrow close.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
THE stock of 2006. 900% gain from Jan. I thought CHYS was the stock of 2006, but it has lost 50% of its value off its high.

This is the real deal, and will make me semi-rich.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Closer and closer to NASDAQ

Force Protection, Inc. Appoints Independent Director
Friday September 22, 8:30 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2006--Armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) announced today that Michael Moody has been appointed an independent member of the Board of Directors by unanimous board vote. Moody will fill the vacancy left by departing director Gale Aguilar.

"Force Protection is greatly benefited in having Michael join the board," said Chairman Frank Kavanaugh. "He brings a wealth of financial experience to this position, and will play a key role in the continuing development of Force Protection as a publicly-traded company. Michael's appointment is another step in the process of reconfiguring the board to achieve a majority of independent directors; a process we hope to conclude very shortly."

A veteran with more than four decades' experience in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory reporting, Moody currently serves as a principal for Westsource Financial Services, Inc., providing financial and business advisory services to privately held businesses. Moody previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the London American General Agency and as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for Magna Carta Companies. He also served as a member of the Magna Carta board of directors with particular oversight and review of financial reporting. Moody is a CPA and an associate with the Australian Society of Accountants, and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Force Protection's Buffalo route clearance and Cougar urban fighting vehicles have kept troops safe in the face of more than 1,000 mine detonations and IED attacks since 2003. More than 200 of these mine-armored vehicles have been delivered to the U.S. government.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Someone is eating up shares right under $9.... massive daily accumulation. The daytraders exit daily, and someone scoops them up. When news hits, daytraders will chase, easy over $10 in 1 day... when the next contract hits.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Anyone who missed out may want to take a look at FRPT now. Dipping down to $8.55 currently.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Won't stay there long. Army is giving out contracts left and right... we should be due for one any day now.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I don't have any available funds to buy on this dip. Just picked up more yesterday at $8.90. Shoulda waited. But this is a great opportunity for others.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nice report at

http://catalystresearch.biz/files/CFR__FRPT_Note_09_26_06.pdf

Hope someone was able to get in on this today when it was down at 8.25-8.30 Going back up now. Currently $8.85

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Patience... $15 by EOY. I still stand by that prediction.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Ok, because I believe in full disclosure, I am letting everyone know I sold 1/2 my position today to lock in profits. Why? 3 insiders have sold shares over the past 3 days.... now, long term this stock has potential, and I still say $15 by EOY, but I think now it may retrace into the $7's, and I'll buy back then.

First bad sign on this stock in a while, and I have to keep to my rules (never fall in love with a stock).
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Nevermind, I bought back in... if it hits $8.25, I'm selling it all and waiting for the next news event.
 

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Posted by Mr. CATIAEngineer on :
 
This one is making that "fall in love with a stock" rule tough i imagine. I cant even remember how it got on my watch list but i remember it being $5 something and before i knew it its peakin 9 bucks.

With all the craziness in the middle east right now i couldnt argue with that $15. Could be a gem huh. Chart makes me timid though, maybe i need to read more.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
It dropped today because of a bad "report" from some stock site... probably manipulated by shorts, as short interest has risen 200% in the last month... one PR and they fry.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I was wondering what the heck happenned. I know there was some insider selling, but surely folks know that the CEO wouldn't sell on upcoming bad news, lest he suffer a "Martha Stewart" type scenario.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Ouch!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Still holding now... and you're right. No way the CEO, CFO and another insider would sell all around the same time right before bad news. That would = Enron.

So either these were planned sells, or they need that money for some other business venture.

I doubht we will stay below $8 (may trade below, but that's it). And, we have shorties all over the place. One blockbuster PR and this goes to $10 on the covering.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Form 8-K for FORCE PROTECTION INC


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28-Sep-2006

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibit


ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On September 28, 2006, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Force Protection Industries, Inc., entered into a Memorandum of Agreement and Cooperation with Mechem, a Division of Denel (PTY), Ltd., extending the period of exclusive cooperation between the companies and the payment of vehicle fees to Mechem for an additional five years. Under the terms of the Agreement, Mechem agrees to exclusively provide technology, intellectual property rights and other proprietary information related to certain vehicle components and systems of our blast and ballistic protected armored vehicles. In consideration for these services, Force Protection Industries, Inc. will pay Mechem a per vehicle fee.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
There may be a huge order either today or Monday morning... keep your eye on the news.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
FRPT: Force Protection: Firm's Top Pick; focus on defense budget conference, passage should bring flow of orders - CE Unterberg (7.91)
[Update]
CE Unterberg says with the recent pullback in the shares, as well as a
promising (though still pending) FY07 Defense appropriations bill, they are highlighting FRPT as their top pick. Firm believes the stock's recent weakness reflects investor concern over insider selling, and is overdone. Firm believes the selling is primarily from 10b5-1 plans and were set in motion months ago and do not reflect an opinion of upcoming business. Firm believes focus should instead be placed on the defense budget conference report, which includes substantial funding for the Joint IED Defeat Fund and FRPT's Cougar variants.

Firm believes the bill is close to final passage in the Senate and that orders should begin flowing in shortly after the new government fiscal year begins. Firm believes the current stock price is a compelling buying point. Firm reiterates their Buy recommendation and $11 tgt.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Force Protection Extends Agreement with South African Technology Partner
Friday September 29, 9:00 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) today announced that it has reached an agreement with MECHEM, a division of DENEL (Pty) Ltd of South Africa, to extend the term of their relationship for an additional five years effective September 13, 2006.

Under the agreement, MECHEM, an organization that specializes in the supply of landmine detection, de-mining, and unexploded ordnance disposal equipment and services, will continue to work exclusively with Force Protection on all projects relating to the exploitation of its technology.

"We are extremely pleased to continue this important relationship," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "As a world leader in the field of humanitarian de-mining, MECHEM has unequaled knowledge and expertise in the detection, removal and defeat of all types of explosive devices. They will be an invaluable resource to Force Protection's expanding R&D initiatives."

Force Protection manufactures the Cougar and Buffalo mine-protected vehicles that have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003. Despite thousands of mine detonations and IED attacks, no fatalities have occurred in a Force Protection vehicle.

About MECHEM

MECHEM, a division of DENEL (Pty) Ltd (South Africa), specializes in the supply of landmine detection, de-mining and unexploded ordnance disposal equipment, services and consulting. It was established in the late 1960's, originally as a research unit of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa, culminating into a division of DENEL (South Africa). MECHEM has been involved in the research and development of anti-landmine technology for the past 30 years.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Back to 8.50... everyone breathe easy, heading back toward $10.

HUGE NEWS ON MONDAY AM ABOUT CONTRACTS, IMO.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Safe truck, explosive business
Force Protection manufactures trucks that can protect its passengers from a landmine blast.
By Maggie Overfelt, FSB writer-reporter
October 2 2006: 10:57 AM EDT


(FSB Magazine) -- The UN estimates that more than 110 million active landmines lurk beneath roads and fields around the world, and for every mine cleared, 20 are planted. That's a growing market for Force Protection (Charts), a Ladson, S.C., manufacturer of armored vehicles.

Unlike its competitors, Force Protection fits its trucks - such as the Buffalo, pictured - with V-shaped hulls, which deflect the energy blasted from mines up into the sides of the chassis instead of directly at it.

"Soldiers have a much better chance of coming back alive in our vehicles vs. anything else," says vice president Michael Aldrich. In the three years since the trucks were launched, no fatalities have been reported in any Force Protection truck.

Britain, Israel and South Africa have inquired about using the company's trucks, but Force Protection's recent revenue spike - from $6 million in 2003 to more than $200 million so far this year - comes from U.S. government contracts.

About 200 trucks have been shipped to Iraq, and in May, Force Protection won a $445 million multiyear contract from the Pentagon to build 1,000 trucks for the Iraqi army. The first Cougars, four-by-four trucks that fit ten soldiers and can hit speeds of up to 75 mph, were shipped in July.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Booyah.

Force Protection, Inc. Breaks Production Records in September
Monday October 2, 12:10 pm ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) exceeded production records in September as it delivered more than 30 of its Buffalo, Cougar Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response (JERRV), and Iraqi Light Armored (ILAV) vehicles to the U.S. government.

"In addition to our September vehicle deliveries, we have also verified the successful integration of improved materials such as domestic steel for the JERRV and Buffalo vehicles," said Vice President for Program Management Damon Walsh. "The effect of this testing is to increase the availability of raw materials for vehicle production, which in turn enhances our ability to increase production to meet customer demand."

Force Protection vehicles have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003 without a fatality to a passenger. This unmatched record of success has led to major contract awards from U.S. and Coalition governments who recognize the vital role of the vehicles for their armed forces.

"Force Protection continues to experience the fruits of its efforts to ramp up production of these life-saving vehicles," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "We are currently ahead of schedule in deliveries of the Cougar JERRV and are on track with our Buffalo and ILAV programs. We are fulfilling our commitment to get the highest levels of protection available to the field as quickly as possible."
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Let's get this baby up where it deserves to be.

New HOD $8.24.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo!! Here is what you need to know in terms of the Hummer contracts... we should hear news about NASDAQ listing by end of Oct.

Here's the proposed schedule -

The notional draft schedule for the competitive Category I and II vehicle acquisition is as follows:
RFP release Oct 06
Receipt of proposals Nov 06
Award of IDIQ contract(s) Nov/Dec 06 (if FRPT is chosen, as it will be as a testee, this will push us over $10)
Deliver of Vehicles for Test Jan/Feb 07
Government Testing Feb/Mar 07
Award IDIQ orders for remaining vehicles, Mar 07 (if they get this, can you say $30??)
 

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Posted by gagged_n_burried on :
 
got some at 8.09 today.. hoping for a swing,.. been a while!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
3 AH fills totaling 130K shares at 8.5766... shorts covering in a panic!
 

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Posted by gagged_n_burried on :
 
close today.. 9.15 IMO... any takers??
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I think near $9... but we need the goddamn October orders... DoD is still releaasing Sept. orders.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
We can't have FRPT slipping off page one. Especially when she's up more than 50-cents.

FRPT will be an exhibitor here next Monday.

http://www.ausa.org/www/AM2006.nsf/Home?OpenForm
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Maybe news for the DoD this afternoon after the close....
 

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Posted by stocktrader2006 on :
 

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Maybe news for the DoD this afternoon after the close....

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RFP release Oct 06

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What's RFP stand for?

Thanks.
 

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Posted by Sandusky on :
 
RFP: Request for Proposal
RFQ: Request for Quote
RFI: Request for Information
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
thank you.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, get back in... is this the Cheetah?

DJ BAE Systems Adds Wheeled Vehicles To Core US Strategy

10/06/2006
Dow Jones News Services
(Copyright © 2006 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.)


By Rebecca Christie
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--BAE Systems PLC (BAESY) has added wheeled vehicles to the core of its U.S. product strategy, now that the U.S. Army and the Marines are looking at multibillion-dollar investments in mine-proof troop transports.

Raj Rajagopal, general manager of BAE's ground systems unit, said Friday that the company has a new offering called the RG33L, a production-ready 6x6 vehicle. The company plans to compete in upcoming Army and Marine Corps contests that could lead to contracts next year.

Wheeled vehicles are a new venture for BAE, which already makes the Bradley tracked troop transport and also is designing new equipment for the Army's $165 billion Future Combat Systems program.

"That's something that in the past we've not done a lot with, but we see significant growth," Rajagopal said at a Washington press briefing. BAE's current lineup includes products from the former United Defense Industries, which BAE purchased in 2005.

The other main elements of BAE's land systems strategy are resetting Army equipment used in Iraq and Afghanistan, Army modernization efforts, Future Combat Systems, and a range of electronic systems and armor to augment vehicles in these other categories.

Rajagopal said BAE isn't currently worried about a possible break in its Bradley production line. Army cash flow difficulties raised the prospect of a production stoppage at one point this year, but those fears were never realized, he said. New budget legislation doesn't raise new prospects of an imminent line break, he said.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I haven't sold all.

Hope it's the cheetah!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Ervin resignation. (getting ready for Nasdaq?)

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/061006/frpt.ob8-k.html
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Form 8-K for FORCE PROTECTION INC
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6-Oct-2006

Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On October 3, 2006, the board of directors accepted the resignation of R. Scott Ervin as director of Force Protection, Inc. Mr. Ervin will retain his positions as Acting Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel.

This report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of operations. We generally use words such as "believe," "may," "could," "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including: our ability to continue as a going concern, adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; competition in our markets and industry segments; our timing and the profitability of entering new markets; greater than expected costs, customer acceptance of our products or difficulties related to our integration of the businesses we may acquire; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and SEC filings. 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 document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.


ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
17.1 Resignation letter from R. Scott Ervin, dated October 3, 2006.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
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Here they go again....insider sales.

Form 144: Filing to Sell 83333 Shares of Force Protection Inc (FRPT)
6:43 p.m. 10/06/2006 Provided by

Oct 06, 2006 (Vickers Stock Research via COMTEX) -- Document Processing Date: October 05, 2006

Filer: MCGILTON, GORDON Relation:
Stock Name: Force Protection Inc Stock CUSIP: 345203202
Stock Symbol: FRPT Exchange: OTC
Transaction date: September 26, 2006 Shares for sale: 83333 Value held: $741663


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Form 144: Filing to Sell 4125 Shares of Force Protection Inc (FRPT)
6:43 p.m. 10/06/2006 Provided by

Oct 06, 2006 (Vickers Stock Research via COMTEX) -- Document Processing Date: October 05, 2006

Filer: CHARTERS, GLEN EDMUND Relation:
Stock Name: Force Protection Inc Stock CUSIP: 345203202
Stock Symbol: FRPT Exchange: OTC
Transaction date: September 30, 2006 Shares for sale: 4125 Value held: $38156

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Ervin resignation. (getting ready for Nasdaq?)

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/061006/frpt.ob8-k.html
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Form 8-K for FORCE PROTECTION INC
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6-Oct-2006

Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On October 3, 2006, the board of directors accepted the resignation of R. Scott Ervin as director of Force Protection, Inc. Mr. Ervin will retain his positions as Acting Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel.

This report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of operations. We generally use words such as "believe," "may," "could," "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including: our ability to continue as a going concern, adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; competition in our markets and industry segments; our timing and the profitability of entering new markets; greater than expected costs, customer acceptance of our products or difficulties related to our integration of the businesses we may acquire; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and SEC filings. 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 document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.


ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
17.1 Resignation letter from R. Scott Ervin, dated October 3, 2006.

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Yes! This is why the stock when up! They now have enough independent directors.... Nasdaq in about 3 weeks.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
With the N. Korea test, we may get a nice bump as a defense stock.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Force Protection, Inc. Unveils Cheetah, Its New Vehicle Series, on Capitol Hill
Business Wire - October 13, 2006 09:28

WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT), maker of the Buffalo and Cougar blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles deployed with U.S. armed forces since 2003, unveiled its newest vehicle series, the Cheetah, on Capitol Hill Tuesday (10/10).

The Cheetah combines Force Protection's state-of-the-art blast protection technology with the mobility of a unique light-armored vehicle design ideal for reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations.

More than 250 Hill staff members attended a briefing on the performance of the Buffalo and Cougar, neither of which has sustained fatalities to any passenger in three years of active operations in the global war on terror. Following the briefing, staffers took turns riding in the Cheetah near the Capitol building.

"We deeply appreciate the support we've received from you all," Force Protection Vice President for Sales Michael Aldrich told the capacity crowd. "We could not produce the vehicles in the numbers we do without your hard work and the resources you provide industry in the global war on terror."

Force Protection was a featured exhibitor this week at the 2006 AUSA Annual Meeting in the Washington, DC Convention Center, where it also introduced a field ambulance variation on the design of the company's Cougar 6x6 vehicle. When fielded, it will be the first fully mine-protected battle ambulance in use with United States forces.

To view pictures of the Cheetah on Capitol Hill, click here (http://www.forceprotection.net/models/cheetah/).

SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc.

Policy Impact Strategic Communications
Jeff Child, 202-737-5339 (Media Contact)
jchild*policyimpact.com
or
Force Protection, Inc.
Investor Relations, 843-740-7015
investorrelations*forceprotectioninc.com

Copyright Business Wire 2006
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Somehow I missed this last night. Is this what is taking the price down today?

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Form 4: Update Filing for Force Protection Inc (FRPT)
7:30 p.m. 10/12/2006 Provided by


Oct 12, 2006 (Vickers Stock Research via COMTEX) -- Document Processing Date: October 11, 2006

Stock Name: Force Protection Inc Stock CUSIP: 345203202

Filer: MCGILTON, GORDON RONAL Position: Chief Executive Officer

Stock Symbol: FRPT Exchange: OTC Stock Type: COM

Transaction period: October 11, 2006 Trade amount: 122600 shares Trade type: Automatic Sell Trade price range: $8.115

Shares still held: 7734 shares Own Type: Direct

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Am I reading this correctly, that McGilton now only has 7734 shares left? I think REPOMAN has more than that LOL!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
No idea what happened today Jo... lots of good news, yet insiders bailing... NASDAQ application in 2 weeks. I think they are on the verge of getting bought out.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Perhaps the insiders are selling so that there are not restrictions on their stock once the BuyOut comes?

Jo
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
maybe Gordon and Frank arnt part of the buy out? Taking their money before the new management comes in. just a wild guess.

INSIDER & RULE 144 TRANSACTIONS REPORTED - LAST TWO YEARS
Date Insider Shares Type Transaction Value*
11-Oct-06 MCGILTON GORDON RONALD
Officer 122,600 Direct Sale at $8.11 per share. $994,285
10-Oct-06 MCGILTON GORDON RONALD
Officer 77,400 Direct Sale at $8.17 per share. $632,358
9-Oct-06 MCGILTON GORDON RONALD
Officer 100,000 Direct Sale at $8.38 per share. $838,000
5-Oct-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 287,277 Indirect Sale at $8.11 per share. $2,329,816
4-Oct-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 114,123 Indirect Sale at $8.48 per share. $967,763
3-Oct-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 178,600 Indirect Sale at $8.55 per share. $1,527,030
26-Sep-06 MCGILTON GORDON RONALD
Officer 83,333 Direct Sale at $8.77 per share. $730,830
25-Sep-06 ERVIN R SCOTT
Director 197,336 Direct Sale at $8.90 - $9.1 per share. $1,776,0002
22-Sep-06 ERVIN R SCOTT
Director 129,500 Direct Sale at $8.90 - $9.05 per share. $1,162,0002
21-Sep-06 ERVIN R SCOTT
Director 134,000 Direct Sale at $8.99 - $9.14 per share. $1,215,0002
19-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 200,000 Direct Disposition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A
18-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 84,865 Indirect Sale at $7.98 per share. $677,222
15-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 599,640 Indirect Sale at $7.48 per share. $4,485,307
14-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 213,905 Indirect Sale at $7.09 per share. $1,516,586
13-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 101,590 Indirect Sale at $7.21 per share. $732,463
12-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 119,750 Indirect Sale at $7.36 per share. $881,360
11-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 119,750 Indirect Sale at $7.01 per share. $839,447
7-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 247,035 Indirect Sale at $6.56 per share. $1,620,549
6-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 87,465 Indirect Sale at $6.75 per share. $590,388
6-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 220,000 Indirect Disposition (Non Open Market) at $0 per share. N/A
5-Sep-06 KAVANAUGH FRANK
Director 117,000 Indirect Sale at $6.87 per share. $803,790
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
wow jo4321 on the same wave length i guess too funny.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Great minds think alike.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Forbes magazine article:

Amor's Next Target?

Armor's Next Target?
Matthew Swibel 10.30.06

Not a single serviceman has been killed riding in the 23-ton Buffalo vehicle or the 17-ton Cougar urban fighting vehicle used in thousands of missions on the bloodiest routes in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's a record Humvees fortified by Armor Holdings can't match. In January 2006 the Army ordered 41 Buffalos from Force Protection Industries, the $50 million (sales) company, which also builds the Cougar and two other models. The Buffalos, which earn rave reviews for protecting convoys from mines and improvised explosive devices, incorporate components from Caterpillar (nyse: CAT - news - people ), General Motors (nyse: GM - news - people ), Volvo Group and Mack Trucks. The Army's fiscal 2007 budget includes $180 million for another 250 to 300 Buffalos over three years. The company recently won a $65 million contract from the British government for 85 Cougar-based vehicles.

Unlike armored Humvees, Force Protection vehicles feature a V-shape hull that sits on the axle. "This leaves the vehicle less vulnerable to blast energy," says Michael Aldrich, vice president of marketing at Force Protection, which forecasts 2006 sales of $200 million. With production at capacity at its main campus in South Carolina, Force Protection is in discussions to set up another assembly line at Armor Holdings' Stewart & Stevenson plant. "Armor Holdings has expertise in this field that makes a partnership look good to both of us," Aldrich says.

Might a partnership lead to an acquisition? "We think they have great products," allows Armor Holdings' Schiller.
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
nice job jo

www.armorholdings.com
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
More good publicity!


Iraq war helps rev up sales of Force Protection vehicles

(c) 2006, The State, Columbia, S.C.
October 15, 2006

For more than six years, Force Protection Inc. tried to sell the U.S. military armored vehicles designed to survive land mine blasts.

But the Army was leery of buying into another bulky, multimillion dollar piece of machinery.

Then, after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, troops began dying because of roadside bombs in Iraq — and suddenly Force Protection had something the Army wanted.

“If you want to clean up this type of menace, you need a vehicle like this,” said Michael Aldrich, Force Protection’s vice president of marketing and government relations.

This year, he said, the company is on track to reach $200 million in sales — up from $10 million two years ago.

The company built just 11 of its Buffalo mine-clearing vehicles in 2003, Aldrich said. Now, it builds 15 in a month and has added two other models — the Cougar and the Cheetah.

In November, the company will be named one of the state’s fastest-growing companies by Elliott Davis accounting firm and the S.C. Chamber of Commerce.

Force Protection was started in San Diego in 1996 as Sonic Jet. The company struggled, Aldrich said, and its owners decided they would do better on the East Coast and closer to Washington D.C., where spending decisions are made.

They changed the company’s name and moved to Ladson, near Charleston Air Force Base in 1997.

Originally, the founders thought they could sell the hulking Buffalo because so many countries around the world are littered with land mines — the remnants of 60-year-old Cold War defenses and countless civil wars.

The fully-loaded, 80,000-pound Buffalo — the weight of five backhoes — is recognizable for the long arm attached to its front that ends in a claw nastier than those found on Wolverine, the X-Men comic book hero.

But sales didn’t take off.

Even after the United States went to war in Afghanistan and then in Iraq, the military was slow to order Force Protection’s vehicles.

John Pike, executive director of the military information database GlobalSecurity.org, said the military was reluctant to spend money on machines it might not need in the long run.

“They thought initially we weren’t going to be in Iraq that long, and we didn’t want to get stuck with this big pile of vehicles,” Pike said.

Plus, the Buffalo and Cougar — a troop transport — are extremely heavy and difficult to transport. They also get poor gas mileage; the Buffalo ranges about 7 miles per gallon while the Cougar gets about 9.

As the wars dragged on, Pike said, the military became more willing to plunk down money for Buffalo and Cougar.

“These vehicles are outstanding in the context of Iraq,” he said.

Thus far, no American troops have died while riding in a Force Protection vehicle in Iraq or Afghanistan, Aldrich said.

The key to survival is an undercarriage with a V-shaped hull — rather than a flat surface — that absorbs mine blasts.

There is no room for error in manufacturing, Aldrich said. Every hull is carefully inspected for weak spots.

“If there are any bubbles in the weld at all,” he said, “the blast will find it.”

The company also makes Buffaloes and Cougars extremely heavy so they do not flip.

“Once a vehicle flips, you suppress spinal cords and snap necks,” Aldrich said.

In Ladson, Force Protection has found a pool of nuclear-certified welders — left over from the Navy’s operations in Charleston — to make its vehicles.

Still, Aldrich said, the company can’t build Buffaloes and Cougars fast enough.

As a result, it now works with larger defense companies such as BAE Systems to build its vehicles faster. Force Protection retains control over the design, Aldrich said, but other companies build them.

Force Protection works with more than a dozen South Carolina-based companies to build the vehicles and its contracts with those companies total about $16 million, said Jeff Child, a company spokesman.

Once Buffaloes and Cougars roll off the production line at Force Protection’s Ladson facility, they go straight to combat zones. They are loaded onto ships at PortCharleston or put on C-17 cargo planes at Charleston Air Force Base.

“We sometimes refer to it as herding Buffaloes,” Aldrich said. “They come off our production line, are driven eight miles down the road, put on C-17s, and two days later it’s in the war zone.”

Now that Buffaloes and Cougars have proven themselves in combat, Pike said, the military is taking a closer look. The Navy and Marine Corps are developing their own versions.

The big decision is whether the vehicles will continue to serve in specialized roles or if they eventually can replace Humvees as the vehicle of choice for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

If the latter happens, Pike said, Force Protection stands to make even more money.

Reach Phillips at (803) 771-8307.
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
hope you dont mind jo i posted some of your great info on the ihub frpt board.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
No problem. I didn't think that board was still active!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Forbes magazine article:

Amor's Next Target?

Armor's Next Target?
Matthew Swibel 10.30.06

Not a single serviceman has been killed riding in the 23-ton Buffalo vehicle or the 17-ton Cougar urban fighting vehicle used in thousands of missions on the bloodiest routes in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's a record Humvees fortified by Armor Holdings can't match. In January 2006 the Army ordered 41 Buffalos from Force Protection Industries, the $50 million (sales) company, which also builds the Cougar and two other models. The Buffalos, which earn rave reviews for protecting convoys from mines and improvised explosive devices, incorporate components from Caterpillar (nyse: CAT - news - people ), General Motors (nyse: GM - news - people ), Volvo Group and Mack Trucks. The Army's fiscal 2007 budget includes $180 million for another 250 to 300 Buffalos over three years. The company recently won a $65 million contract from the British government for 85 Cougar-based vehicles.

Unlike armored Humvees, Force Protection vehicles feature a V-shape hull that sits on the axle. "This leaves the vehicle less vulnerable to blast energy," says Michael Aldrich, vice president of marketing at Force Protection, which forecasts 2006 sales of $200 million. With production at capacity at its main campus in South Carolina, Force Protection is in discussions to set up another assembly line at Armor Holdings' Stewart & Stevenson plant. "Armor Holdings has expertise in this field that makes a partnership look good to both of us," Aldrich says.

Might a partnership lead to an acquisition? "We think they have great products," allows Armor Holdings' Schiller.

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Stupid q', Repo, but what is the significance of the October 26th date. The hummer contracts don't come til November, right?

Hey we are in the same state.

Jo

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quote:

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Originally posted by GlassCrasher:
MM's took this down for no reason to 6.77. Looks like they shook out some weak hands.

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They helped out a big hedge fund who was shorting, *******s.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Glad I was at school and didn't have to witness that drop to $6.77.

Nice recovery FRPT, as usual.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
IN THE NEWS


BAE Sytems Awarded $7.8 Million Contract Modification to Manufacture Additional ILAV Vehicles
Publisher: BAE Systems
Date: 10/23/2006

YORK, Pa. - BAE Systems has received a $7.8 million Foreign Military Sales contract modification to manufacture 20 additional Iraqi Light Armored Vehicles from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command.

BAE Systems, as prime contractor, along with subcontractors Force Protection, Inc., based in Ladson, S.C., and Spartan Chassis, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, Mich., will manufacture, test and provide logistics support for the Iraqi Light Armored Vehicles (ILAVs).

"We are pleased to provide additional ILAV vehicles to the U.S. Army destined for Iraqi military forces," said Joe Papapietro, ILAV program director for BAE Systems. "ILAV is a survivable, mobile, capable light armored vehicle that will help protect allied troops in Iraq."

The 4x4 ILAV leverages proven designs and includes a V-shaped hull designed to deflect the force of explosions away from passengers. The contract modification follows an initial order for 378 vehicles issued in May.

The total value of the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract could reach $445.4 million and 1,050 vehicles, if all options are exercised. Work on the contract is ongoing with deliveries scheduled to continue through May 2007. The first ILAV's were delivered to Iraq 90 days after contract award.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier trans-Atlantic defense and aerospace company
delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With more than 86,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems sales exceeded $28 billion in 2005.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles are protected against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic protection technology is among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, go to www.forceprotection.net.

About Spartan Chassis, Inc.

Spartan Chassis, Inc. (www.spartanchassis.com), a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), is a leading developer and manufacturer of
specialty chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks and military defense vehicles. Spartan Motors (www.spartanmotors.com), which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of Crimson
Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $343.0 million in 2005 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.
 

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Posted by GlassCrasher on :
 
Taking another beating today. Hopefully they go to NASDAQ soon and avoid this Manipulation.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Wasn't today the day that it's been trading over $5.00 for 90 days?

Sure would be nice to see an announcement in the AM.

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nice article:
http://www.kwtx.com/forthood/headlines/1410897.html

New ‘buffalo’ roam in Baghdad
By Spc. Matthew McLaughlin, Task Force Baghdad


CAMP LIBERTY, Baghdad - If the Buffalo that once roamed the great plains of America had an impenetrable metal frame and a gigantic claw, they probably wouldn’t be an endangered species. In fact, they would prove quite resourceful in the global war against terrorism.

Soldiers from the 27th Engineer Company, Fort Bragg, N.C. are keeping the streets safe from improvised explosive devices with the Mine Clearing Purpose Vehicle “Buffalo,” a massive armored vehicle built to uncover IEDs and sustain their dangerous explosions.

The Buffalo was originally intended to deal with land mines, but the Army has adapted the vehicle to deal with the constant problem of IEDs. Currently, there are 14 Buffalos in Iraq, with as many as 15 being contracted for production, according to Defense Daily.

The 27th Engineers use the Buffalo to clear roads within the Commando Brigade’s area of responsibility. Sgt. Kevin Chose, a team leader with 27th Engineers, said he and his Soldiers are having a tremendous positive impact keeping the streets of Baghdad safe from IEDs.

“Every day before we go out, we say ‘let’s go find some bombs,’” he said.

“Even finding one IED makes a big difference. We know finding one saved lives. We’re all motivated to find something.”

Soldiers from 58th Engineers have already discovered and helped disarm many IEDs in less than a month, Chose said. They also helped take out several IEDs in the unconventional way: getting hit.

“We get a first hand view of IED impacts,” said Spc. Mark Campo, 27th Engineers. “It was like slow motion. I saw the cloud of debris coming towards me.”

All Soldiers in the Buffalo said they would rather have an IED hit them in a well-protected Buffalo than their comrades in a humvee.

One example of the Buffalo’s resistance to IEDs the engineers were especially proud of probably saved the lives of unsuspecting Iraqi Army Soldiers. On Dec. 4, the 27th Engineer Soldiers were approaching a suspected IED when it detonated only a few feet in front of them. No one was hurt in the attack and the Buffalo was not damaged, but moments later IASoldiers passed in an unarmored humvee. If the IED went off on the IA Soldiers, it would have been far worse, Chose said.

“It reaffirmed to me what we are doing over here,” he said. “If we weren’t there, eight or 10 guys wouldn’t be going home.”

Soldiers in the Buffalo also gained confidence in the abilities of their vehicle. A blast at such a close range would cause serious damage to a regular armored vehicle, but the Buffalo kept rolling, Campo said.

“I opened the top hatch to pull security,” he said. “There was debris everywhere, but there wasn’t a scratch on (the Buffalo.)”

The design and intention are different from any armored vehicle. The outside looks like a disgruntled trucker’s dream come true. Aside from its nearly impenetrable exterior, the Buffalo also features a remote-controlled mechanical claw used for inspecting IEDs. The inside of the Buffalo, however, looks more like a commercial aircraft than a combat vehicle. Five imitation-leather seats line the right and left windows. There is even a television monitor like those used in high-priced automobiles, used to examine potential IEDs.

Gale Aguilar, Force Protection executive officer, said the Buffalos’ success directly contributes to the Army’s decision to spend $11.8 million on new Buffalos.

"Our vehicles are saving lives by protecting our troops against the threat of landmine attacks and improvised explosive devices, which have been a deadly feature of the current combat."
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Back from the Bahamas and vacation... nice to be tan and relaxed.

I see the shorters are still at it here... but they will be surprised shortly. There is a release from the Marines that FRPT will get another order for 64 Buffaloes. Also, earnings come out in 3 weeks. Finally, if you listened to the SPAR conference call when they released earnings, they indicated that FRPT was giving them MORE business than what has been PR'd... And another analyst has given a $10.50 price target.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Did you see Rufus Harris in the Bahamas?

I kind of missed you around here, Repoman.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Hahaha... maybe he was that guy sleeping underneath a canoe on the beach...

Well, no need to be amiss Jo. I am back, and while October was a bad month for FRPT, I think Nov. will be much much better... we are off the SHO list today.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Nov. 14th is earnings release date... very good news IMO.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2006-10-30-iraq-buffalos_x.htm

IED-resistant vehicles speeding to war zones

By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — The military is rushing armored vehicles with specially designed hulls to Iraq and Afghanistan to limit the damage from roadside bombs, the No. 1 killer of U.S. troops.
The bombs, which the military calls improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, have killed or wounded thousands of troops and shredded conventional military vehicles. The new vehicles have a V-shaped hull, which disperses the force of an explosion and helps keep the vehicle from flipping over.

"It's just going to be the standard for any vehicle on the battlefield over the next 10 years," John Pike, a military analyst at GlobalSecurity.org in Alexandria, Va., said of the V-shaped hull.

Not only are lives at stake, but also millions — and potentially billions — of dollars.

The Pentagon's Joint IED Defeat Organization is spending nearly $3.5 billion this year to combat IEDs. Pentagon records show that since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began, 1,074 troops have been killed and 11,513 others wounded by insurgent bombs.

A major Pentagon supplier of V-shaped vehicles is 9-year-old Force Protection of Ladson, S.C. The Pentagon says the number of the company's Buffalo and Cougar V-shaped vehicles in Iraq is classified, but public records show the military has bought almost 300. That compares with more than 35,000 Humvees, the military's main multipurpose vehicle, in Iraq. The Buffalo vehicles cost $750,000 apiece, about five times the cost of an armored Humvee, which is smaller.

Force Protection says nobody inside a Buffalo has been killed in Iraq or Afghanistan despite encountering thousands of IED blasts.

Retired general Montgomery Meigs, head of the anti-IED organization, said the Buffalo's armor and shape make it "a lot more robust than the Humvee."

Foreign companies, many of them in South Africa, have been the leaders in developing the vehicles. Some of the Pentagon's largest contractors are marketing V-shaped vehicles with foreign partners. They include:

•AM General, the maker of the Humvee, is pitching to the Pentagon a V-shaped armored car called the Cobra. It is made by Otokar, a Turkish company, and uses a Humvee drivetrain.

•Oshkosh Truck, which makes many of the military's trucks, has partnered with ADI of Australia to market the Bushmaster armored vehicle.

•Blackwater, a private security firm that protects U.S. diplomats in Iraq, developed is own vehicle, the Grizzly, which it will send to Iraq soon.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and a member of the Armed Services Committee, pushed the Pentagon to buy the Buffalo and Cougar.

Graham said the Pentagon has acted quickly to deploy the vehicles, without the kind of delays seen in sending body armor and armored Humvees to Iraq.

"This is an example of where (the Pentagon) has gotten it right," Graham said. "They're doing it as fast as they can."
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Buffalo was just profiled on FOX news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! They picked up the USA Today story.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Fox news video clip.

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player06.html?103106/103106_fol_clark&FOX_Online&B uffalo%20at%20War&acc&US&-1&News&291&&&exp
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Woo hoo!

I couldn't get the video with your link, so I just used this and then look on the upper right hand corner

http://www.foxnews.com/world/index.html#

Senator Lindsay Graham, (about Buffalos)
"This is where the Pentagon got it right."

General Wesley Clark, "The sooner we can get those vehicles (Buffalos) over there in large numbers the better off all our troops will be... There's nothing more important on that battlefield than protecting our soldiers".

Fox repeats everything over and over again. This should be great for tommorrow as people come home from work and watch the news!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Yep, and USA today story will filter into local news stories.... big news coming out with earnings I hear in 2 weeks!
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
we are all over the news today! up we go !
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
News.

U.S. Army Calls for More Force Protection Vehicles
Thursday November 2, 8:46 am ET
Manufacturer's armored vehicles make headlines


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) today announced it has received a delivery order from the U.S. Army for 10 additional Buffalo mine-protected clearance vehicles. The order, worth an approximate $7.5 million, marks the fulfillment of a contract awarded by the Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren, Michigan for a total of 41 Buffalo vehicles.

Force Protection's Buffalo and Cougar vehicles have been featured in major national news publications in recent weeks. A Fox News Channel report broadcast on 10/31 cited the fact that there have been no fatalities in Force Protection vehicles since their deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2003, despite thousands of IED attacks. Similar reports have been published in USA Today, Forbes Magazine, and Fortune Small Business Magazine.

"The performance of our vehicles speaks for itself," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "We are pleased with the attention their critical role has received, and, most importantly, are gratified to hear constantly from the men and women in the field that the Buffalo and Cougar are saving lives everyday. This shows us that our objective to keep soldiers safe in the face of explosive threats by providing the most advanced blast protection technology available continues to be met."
 

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Posted by Stefan on :
 
This is an amazing company. I don't know why it's still on the OTCBB and not the Nasdaq!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
More news... this stock has to explode to the upside soon. Goddamn shorts. Not to mention, an s-4 was filed that gave the CEO 500K warrants to buy at $7.48... so sooner or later, we'll be back over $9.

Force Protection, Inc. Named South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Company in 2006
Friday November 3, 8:45 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) has been named South Carolina's fastest-growing company in 2006 by the state's leading accounting and business advisory firm, Elliott Davis, LLC, and by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

The armored vehicle manufacturer was ranked first in the Top 25 winners who were announced Thursday (11/2) at the Chamber's Annual Summit event in Charleston. Now in its fifth year, the South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Companies(SM) program recognizes the private and publicly owned companies that have contributed to the state's economy through increases in revenue and employment.

"It is an honor for Force Protection to receive this recognition," said Force Protection COO Ray Pollard. "Since the company's beginning in 2003, the Palmetto State has continually had the resources we've needed to sustain our exponential growth. Force Protection is privileged to have South Carolina as an invaluable partner as we continue to provide our troops with the highest levels of blast protection available."

Force Protection has grown from a small start-up firm with fewer than a dozen employees in 2003 to a mainstream assembly line manufacturer with a workforce of more than 600 today. Production facilities and revenues have also expanded dramatically. The company's Buffalo and Cougar vehicles have been used by troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for more than three years without a single fatality.
 

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Posted by MoneyMoneyMoney on :
 
"Cna you say, SCAM!*?"

I'm just repeating what you said with no links just like you .

You and I oughta box it out sometime.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by MoneyMoneyMoney:
"Cna you say, SCAM!*?"

I'm just repeating what you said with no links just like you .

You and I oughta box it out sometime.

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Originally posted by MoneyMoneyMoney:
LOL, you have NO idea what'd you be getting into.
I'll tear you to pieces.

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Rumsfeld has been mired in controversy surrounding the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq, which was seen as a key reason for the Republican Party's loss of its majority in the House of Representatives.
His departure will almost certainly be greeted with relief by many in the military brass, who have stepped up public criticism of the Bush administration for thrusting soldiers into a war without adequate armor and without an adequate plan to secure Iraq.

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But Democrats' control of the House may not bring wholesale changes in defense spending, at least not in the near-term.
"We're unlikely to see any change in the next fiscal year. After that, it's hard to say. But I think the Democrats will be on good behavior if they want to win the next presidential election," said Paul Nisbet, an aerospace analyst at JSA Research Inc., Newport, R.I.

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Other analysts see Rumsfeld's departure as a possible boon to the defense industry, removing a figure that had become a liability in the military-industrial arena.
"The defense contractors were probably more worried that Rumsfeld staying in office would mean a loggerheads on different defense initiatives with Democrats trying to use spending procurement issues for leverage with other issues in Iraq," said Jon Kutler, founder of aerospace and defense investment firm Admiralty Partners and a former chairman and CEO of Jefferies Quarterdeck.
"This allows a new defense secretary to come in and give democrats more of what they want without holding the defense budget hostage," Kutler added.

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Despite the enormous budgetary momentum behind the Defense Department, a change at the top is likely to mean adjustments in overall strategy.
"Rumsfeld was very much a proponent of air and naval power. The problem is that the foreign policy pursued by the Bush Administration doesn't match that defense structure - Iraq being the top example," said Ted Galen Carpenter, vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute.
Iraq, on the other hand, is primarily a ground war requiring plenty of troops, a sore point among many military leaders who have struggled over the past three years with troop levels often seen as too few for the dangerous security work at hand.
"Something has to change - either the administration has to change its overall foreign policy, be much less proactive and interventionist, or it will have to expand its ground forces, the active duty Army and the Marine Corps," Carpenter said.
"The administration is likely to get some pressure even from Democrats on increasing the size of active duty forces," Carpenter added.

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Posted by Stefan on :
 
Look for a huge pop in FRPT tomorrow!
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
check it out!

http://www.defenselink.mil/Contracts/Contract.aspx?ContractID=3378

NAVY

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $125,000,000 letter contract for 100 Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicles (JERRV) and 44 Buffalo vehicles with associated manuals, deployment kits, field representative support and training. Vehicles will be deployed to and supported in Iraq. This contract contains options, which if exercised, would bring the total estimated contract value to $200,000,000. The maximum ordering quantity will be 200 JERRV vehicles and 82 Buffalo vehicles. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and is expected to be completed by November 2007 and their support will continue up to a year after fielding. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is a sole source award to Force Protection Industries, Inc., based on an urgent and compelling need for the Government. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-07D-5006).
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Not on news wires!!! $9 here we come again!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Hit the wires!

More Force Protection Vehicles for the Global War on Terror
Friday November 10, 8:55 am ET
Manufacturer Receives $214 Million Contract Award


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) today announced it has signed a U.S. Marine Corps contract for approximately 200 Cougar Joint EOD Rapid Response vehicles, 80 Buffalo mine-protected clearance vehicles, parts and services. The contract will be administered by the Marine Corps Systems Command, and is worth an estimated $214,124,450.


Force Protection vehicles have an unmatched safety record in Iraq and Afghanistan, withstanding thousands of mine detonations and IED attacks since 2003 without a fatality. The South Carolina-based manufacturer, recently named the fastest growing company in the state, has supplied all branches of American armed forces with its blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles.

"We constantly see evidence that the unique V-shaped hull design of our vehicles will be the standard for any vehicle on a 360-degree battlefield over the next 10 years," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "They have been proven countless times in the most demanding conditions. These vehicles represent a solution to the explosive threats our troops face, and they are being delivered in greater and greater numbers."

Force Protection, cited in Forbes, Fortune and other national media recently, has delivered more than 300 vehicles to the U.S. government to date.
 

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Posted by cactus33 on :
 
wow, look at it gapping up already..
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Well, glory be! Nice surprise this morning.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, our time has arrived I believe. This is the start to double digits. 10Q coming Monday or Tuesday, NASDAQ listing, and short squeeze.

LIKE RUTGERS, WE HAVE ARRIVED.
 

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Posted by Igor R on :
 
Nice call on this one, wish i had the money .
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Jeez, I woke up late this morning (no school due to Veteran's day. I saw this premarket action and rushed into cancel at GTC order I had for $7.30

I was too late, at exactly 9:30, it went through for $7.74.

I'm happy though, cause I've got plenty more where that came from (at higher buy prices), and at least it filled for higher than I was looking for.

Jo

Stephan, I'm curious. How'd you know about the "pop:? PM if you'd like.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nevermind Stephan, I see now that it was on the DOD site last night.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
MRAP Update Out
Max Quantity for Category I - Was 800 Now 1500
Pricing decision based on order of 500
Max Quantity for Category II - Was 400 Now 2600
Pricing evalutation based on order of 800

For those that are new to Force Protection, the Cougar is a strong contendor for Category II and the Cheetah and possibly Cougar are strong contendors for Category I.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
New HOD! Volume 3,400,000+
 

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Posted by Stefan on :
 
Sorry I couldnt get on this morning, but any time FRPT announces a nice contract, always buy SPAR. Spartan Motors makes the chassis' for many of FRPTs vehicles. Was an easy entry this morning in 22.30s and now trading over 23.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
The hummer replacement proposals/awards are supposed to be this month right? Cheetah (former MUVer) in the running.

I didn't miss that contract being awarded to someone else, did I?

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
The contract news now in the SC paper and more coverage in the paper tommorrow. This should keep it in the public eye over the weekend. It's a great Veterans Day story. What's better than saving Veterans' Lives??
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Posted on Fri, Nov. 10, 2006
Force Protection lands huge contract with Marines
By NOELLE PHILLIPS
nophillips*thestate.com

The U.S. Marine Corps will spend more than $214 million to buy 280 armored vehicles from Ladson-based Force Protection Inc., the company announced Friday.

The Marines will buy 200 Cougar vehicles, which will be used as troop transports in Iraq, said Michael Aldrich, Force Protection’s vice president of marketing and government relations. The Marines also will buy 80 Buffalo vehicles for clearing land mines.

The Marine Corps $214 million is more than Force Protection earned in 2006 from selling the vehicles, Aldrich said.

“They just doubled us again,” he said.

For the full story, read Saturday’s editions of The State.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/breaking_news/15980603.htm

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
The hummer replacement proposals/awards are supposed to be this month right? Cheetah (former MUVer) in the running.

I didn't miss that contract being awarded to someone else, did I?

Jo

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They name the contenders this month, and no, not out yet.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
8.50 close.. nice to be WAY back in the black, instead of just a little. Earnings on the 15th.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Dang, I expected the normal Friday sell off at close and sold off some at $8.52. Guess I'll have to wait til Monday for a pull-back. Where were the profit-takers with this one today?? It really held up.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Check this out... same guys who recommended SOLM at .70 I think...

http://www.angelnexus.com/offers/web/71
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Hmmm, don't know whether to be happy about that link, Repo, since I still have some shares, or to be P.O'd that I didn't see that before I sold some today at close.

Could be my reverse Midas touch in play here. Jump on board!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Force Protection lands huge military contract
Ladson company to supply 280 armored vehicles to Marines for $214 million
By NOELLE PHILLIPS
nophillips*thestate.com
Ladson-based Force Protection landed its largest military contract this week when the U.S. Marine Corps bought $214 million worth of its armored vehicles.

The single order equaled what the military has spent on Force Protection products in all of 2006.

“They doubled us again,” said Michael Aldrich, vice president of marketing and government relations.

Force Protection’s future sales should grow even more in 2007, Aldrich said.

The military is seeking bids on 4,000 armored vehicles that match specifications for Force Protection’s Cougar, Aldrich said. The company will bid as the Cougar is one-of-a-kind, he said.

The Marine Corps alone has budgeted $526 million in 2007 for similar vehicles, according to a notice posted on a federal government Web site. The notice says the vehicles will be used for urban combat operations and will serve as troop transports. It also mentions Force Protection’s Cougar as a model.

Force Protection will pair with other defense contractors on the bid because its manufacturing plant in Ladson isn’t big enough.

“That requires us to team aggressively with the largest armored vehicle manufacturers in the business,” Aldrich said. “Obviously, 4,000 vehicles would force us to move beyond the walls of Ladson and find partners elsewhere.”

Force Protection has no intention of moving out of South Carolina, he said. Instead, the company hopes to team with other defense contractors who already have a presence in the state.

Force Protection’s armored vehicles are in high demand because they can withstand blasts from land mines and improvised explosive devices, which have been killing U.S. soldiers by the 100s in Iraq. Thus far, no one has been killed in a Cougar or Buffalo in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The vehicles survive blasts thanks to their V-shaped hulls and because they are too heavy to flip on impact.

“They have been proven countless times in the most demanding conditions,” said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. “These vehicles represent a solution to the explosive threats our troops face.”

Under the Marine Corps contract signed this week, Force Protection will build:

• Two-hundred Cougar vehicles to be used as troop transports.

• Eighty Buffalo vehicles, used for clearing land mines and other hidden explosives.

Aldrich said the Marine Corps is moving toward using the Cougar as a patrol vehicle because it is not as vulnerable as other vehicles on duty in Iraq such as Humvees.

“The Marines have special ordered the Cougar to try to eliminate, and certainly reduce, fatalities,” he said.

Marine Corps representatives could not be reached Friday because of the federal holiday.

Force Protection has grown from a small startup with fewer than 12 employees in 2003 to a large manufacturer with more than 600 employees today.

The company hires 25 to 40 people a week to keep up with the demand, Aldrich said.

Next week, Force Protection will launch production on the Cougar Mastiff for the British military. It also has built armored vehicles for the Iraqi army.

“It’s been a wild ride,” Aldrich said. “It’s very difficult to keep up with this pace of growth. But we don’t do it alone.”

Reach Phillips at (803) 771-8307
 

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Posted by MoneyMoneyMoney on :
 
Very nice news!!!

Aroon showing soon uptrend with accum and dist as high as ever. MACD and RSI flying upward pretty hard.
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=FRPT&p=D&b=5&g=0&id=p22535270676
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
First Cheetah order??? Hmmmmm... I think we have entered what I will call "Round 2".

https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis/detail.cfm?RecID=145439
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Moving up premarket... blow out earnings on the 15, IMO.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nearly $9.00 in premarket!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Short Squuuuuuueeeeeeeeze!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
More coverage...

http://www.knobias.com/clipreport/clipreport.pdf
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here's the EOD run! Earnings released EOD tomorrow. Blowout, IMO!

Watch the shorts capitulate tomorrow too!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Well maybe today we'll pop and stay above $9.

Come on double digits!!
 

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Posted by new2stocks on :
 

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Originally posted by Chart walker:
Well maybe today we'll pop and stay above $9.

Come on double digits!!

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Nothing wrong with wishful thinking.....
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Premarket $8.80 -gapping up!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Good Morning New2
ASK: 8.84
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Talk about a pullback ~

Filings out.... hmmmm...
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
10Q:
http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/filingFrameset.asp?FileName=0001104659%2D06%2D07510 1%2Etxt&FilePath=%5C2006%5C11%5C14%5C&CoName=FORCE+PROTECTION+INC&FormType=10%2D Q&RcvdDate=11%2F14%2F2006&pdf=

PR:
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Continued Profitability for Third Quarter

LADSON, S.C., Nov 14, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT : force protection inc com
Last: 8.13-0.59-6.77%

4:11pm 11/14/2006

FRPT today announced sales of $42,160,858 as part of its third quarter results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2006. The company recorded a quarterly gross profit of $7,918,508, and a net profit of $602,698 for the same period. Force Protection has realized year-to-date net profits of $1,171,080, generating year-to-date earnings of $0.03 per share.
"This is Force Protection's third consecutive month of operating profitability," said Vice President of Finance Richard Hamilton. "Sales for the quarter bring our 2006 cumulative year-to-date revenue total to $133,037,980, reflecting a dramatic increase from our 2005 full-year results."
Force Protection was recently named South Carolina's Fastest-Growing Company in 2006. The award, based on gross revenues and employment, recognizes the top 25 companies that have contributed to the state's economy. Since their initial deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2003, no fatalities have occurred in a Force Protection vehicle.
"The third quarter was a period of internal growth for the company," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "We added two new vehicle production lines, improved efficiency within the facilities, and continued our workforce expansion program. The focus on these activities caused an anticipated short-swing dip in our third quarter revenue compared with our second quarter results, but it has positioned us to secure new contracts and handle the increased workload flowing from them."
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
For me, the best thing about Q3 is we leave the quarter with another profit (albeit small), we now have the ability to produce considerably more vehicles (expansion of production lines from 1 to 3) and a backlog of approximately $400m on trailing twelve month revenue of around $150m. That, my friends, is called significant progress. Some specific highlights:


Gross Margin - I like that we are now consistently above 18% and pushing 19%. Would love to see them get to 20%

G&A - I LOVED that they lowered G&A while at the same time growing the business (backlog, production expansion, pipeline of business opportunities). Q3 G&A of 6.78m vs Q2 G&A of 7.48m. This leads me to believe they are cost conscience and it's likely that G&A will stay under control going forward. A sign of excellent management controls.

Cash vs Debt - I like that they are now debt free with sufficient cash to continue to grow the business (almost $27m)
Backlog - some $400m of backlog - not including the ILAV add on or the MRAP RFP

ILS - liked that it stayed over $10m. I wondered whether the 1.8m Q1 to 12m Q2 was an anomaly but it appears that ILS of $10m + will be the norm going forward and will likely trend higher as vehicle production trends higher
Deferred Revenue - i see that there is $7.1m of deferred revenue on the books. While I would have loved to see that hit the books in Q3, it's there for Q4 so another positive for the future.
My biggest disappointment was the deal about inspections being delayed. This tells me that better coordination is needed between the company and the inspector(s) and hopefully is something that's been addressed going forward.

So, net-net, the investment thesis for FRPT remains as strong as ever and the future has never looked better for this young company.

Don't worry Chartwalker, you'll have a merry Xmas... remember, slow and steady wins the race.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
LOL Repo!

Read my mind huh? ~
Yep YOU are good

Seems solid, not worried,
-and I'm not in a hurry

"Slow and steady wins the race"
Right on the head Repo, that get rich overnight stuff is great,...

--- "IF" you like spending EVERY waking minute FEEDING off every lead and stock board you can find so you can tell when their going to TANK,... (gasp) -if you call that fun.. [sarcasism! ] Then their great! ~

-or, even riding a good "pump and dump" is fun, just use the indicators to watch as the tide changes and jump out, -but not during the holiday's, it takes too much time keeping up to the rumor mill...

After that CSHD stock, (that still may come through, -ahem) I'd like to kick back into a slower ride for the holidays... -sure you know what I mean ~

FRPT seems as good as any.
Looks like a half azz support at about $8. But looking at a chart I see a pattern of a day or two pullback following "one day" runs, I see this starting on the run up starting on 9/5, then even coming down starting about 10/2 that pattern started again. I'm thinking we have some flippers trading this, so if the pattern continues (which is a crap shoot,.. -but it's a shot) then tomorrow should be a good day,

-unless those ENORMOUS gains that were expected by Repo in the 10Q effect things.
(PUTZ!) lol ~

As always, time will tell ~

Now to check on PYPR... -that one will be my last rocket ride this year I bet, and if that one doesn't drop below .006 (closed at .0065) then we're going for another run boys!
Stop loss .0055

Have a great night all!
GLTA ~
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here's the list of existing and reasonably likely future contracts for FRPT as of 11/14/06, incorporating the Q3 results info.

Note: Line items within a product are approximately ordered based on confidence, i.e. awarded contracts first, soon to be awarded next, followed by likely or possible. Backlogs are as of October 1. References to the previous messages provide further details and justification. If you have time, you may want to spend some time reading the background messages as well. The RB message numbers refer to messages on Raging Bull's FRPT board and IV for messages on Investorvillage’s FRPT board.

Cougar (Non-ILAV)
1) 100 JERRV to be delivered between Nov 06 and Nov 07. Part of the $125Million delivery order on $214 Mill contract awarded Nov 06.
http://www.forceprotectioninc.com/news/news_article.html?id=133
2) 85 Mastiff PPV for the British. $65Mill awarded, believe deliveries started in Oct.
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=117
3) 15 JERRV to be delivered in 3Q-4Q06, $9.3Mill awarded. 4 remain in backlog.
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=95
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=106
4) Delivery award for 16 more JERRV as the May 06 contract was for up to 79. $10Mill. This appears to have already been quietly awarded as FRPT are including the 16 in the backlog on this contract.
5) 1 HEV remaining to be delivered. $400K. awarded. This one keeps getting pushed out.
6) An additional 100 JERRV to be delivered between Nov 06 and Nov 07. JERRV balance on the $214 Mill contract awarded Nov 06. Per SEC filings and press release, FRPT expects to be awarded and is already treating it as if it has been awarded.
7) The 2600 class II vehicles of the MRAP RFI have been specifically described as similar to JERRV's. RFQ response due in December 06, with award to follow some time after that. Funded by $228 Million line item in 2007 budget and likely other funds. Considering the JERRV has already been well tested in the field, and the desire is to commit funds before end of year, (IV4625) the initial delivery order could be large. 2600 vehicles is approximately $1.3-1.5 Billion over the 2 year life of the contract.
MRAP details are at http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67854/M67854MRAP/listing.html and http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67854/M6785407R5000/listing.html
My MRAP competitive analysis is at IV 8189
4000 vehicle reference in news article link below is MRAP.
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061112/APN/611122014
8) Ambulance Variant of Cougar recently announced. I expect contract will be included in the MRAP class II award. http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=126
9) The Army has an MMPV draft solicitation out for a 260 Vehicle contract with award projected in April 07. The vehicle is very similar to the JERRV and the MRAP class II vehicle, so they are discussing merging this vehicle in with the MRAP program. Approximate value $125Million. Likely to need two MMPV’s for each Buffalo awarded to form a GSTAMID’s convoy.
http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/majorsys/mmpv/mmpv.htm
10) The Army is now forecasting needs for up to 21,000 vehicles as an interim until JLTV developed. Cougars called out as specific example. IV8316 This would be many Billion $.
11) Follow on order of more Mastiff for the British. Contract specifies details for 4 more, but press articles refer to the total order being for about 100, which would be 15. Approximate value $10 Million. Also, the initial order for 85 could be considered a test quantity with much larger orders possible next year as they prove themselves.

Cougar ILAV
1) Total IDIQ ILAV contract shared with BAE is for up to 1050 vehicles for up to $445 Million delivered by May 2008. DoD can initiate delivery orders up to that number fairly easily. Indication is that they will be issued as equiping the Iraqis with ILAV’s is one of the keys to the US handing over control. Partership terms with BAE are: 50/50 production split with BAE. Royalty paid by BAE to FRPT for units BAE builds. 100% of the training and support contract to FRPT. After 1050, contract with BAE is complete, so FRPT can provide 100% of future ILAV’s or renegotiate.
2) Initial delivery order of 378 units awarded. 2 of FRPT's 189 have been delivered.
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=103
3) Follow on delivery order for additonal 20 units awarded. None delivered yet.
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=128
4) Proposed sale of 600 ILAV’s announced to Congress. 30 day wait started, depending on how they count the days, may be completed. RB89091. Approximate value of $240 Million shared with BAE. Not awarded yet, TBD.
http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2006/Iraq_06-69.pdf

Buffalos
1) 44 Buffalos to be delivered by Dec 07. Part of the $125Million delivery order on $214 Million contract awarded Nov. 06.
http://www.forceprotectioninc.com/news/news_article.html?id=133
2) Contracts for a total of 41 Buffalos were awarded in 06 prior to the Nov contract. Approximate contract value $30-40Million. Remaining backlog is 33 units.
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=78
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=79
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=131
3) Rental fees and toy license fees from appearance in the Transformers movie to come out in mid 07. Message RB75575
4) Delivery award for additional 36 Buffalos from Nov 06 contract to be completed by Aug 08. Portion of $214Million Contract. Per SEC filings and press release, FRPT expects to be awarded and is already treating it as if it has been awarded.
5) Sole Source award for up to 64 Buffalos from MRAP RFI. Date TBD (IV5568).
6) Should get a large portion of $200Mill for additional Buffalos (specific line item for mine clearance convoys in 2006 Supplemental).
7) Army procurement plans are to buy another 250 Buffalos between 2007 and 2009. Approximately $220Million. The Buffalo was officially made part of the FCS program for mine clearance and FRPT is the sole source. Message RB76355. These will show up under the GSTAMIDs line item in the budget.
8) British may start buying Buffalos as they gain experience with Cougars. Reference in one of the news articles.
9) The Buffalo is also used in the humanitarian mission of demining old battlefields so that they are safe for civilians. Once capacity allows, there is the possibility of additional Buffalo purchases for this use.
Note: For Buffalo items 5,6,7 it is difficult to tell how much of this demand is satisfied with items 1 and 4.

Cheetah (formerly MUV-R and MRUV)
1) The 1500 Class I vehicles in 1200 vehicle MRAP RFI look a lot like the Cheetah spec. Funded by $299 Million for Mine Resistant Utility Vehicles line item in 2007 defense budget and likely other items. RFQ response due in December 06, with initial award for test units to follow some time after that. Then larger award once testing is satisfactory. See Cougar description for MRAP links.
2) Will probably be included in Army's request for 21,000 interim vehicles before JLTV. IV8316
3) Strong position to compete for the JLTV as it moves forward. JLTV is a many billion dollar, many year contract, that will take some time to roll out.
4) British may also buy Cheetahs as we believe they have also evaluated them.

ILS/PSI (Field Support, Spares, Training, Maintenance, Repairs, Professional Services )
1) Buffalo ILS Contracts. $5Million for Buffalo spares. Awarded, $800K remaining.
http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=80
2) ILAV ILS Contract: $25Million over the next two years, message 76773 Included in 378 unit award.
3) RFI for 5-year PSI support for 288 Buffalos and Cougars. Response was due August 14. IV4617. FRPT will win this one. Award date TBD.
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67854/M67854RFICIED/SynopsisR.html
4) Additional ILS and PSI as number of vehicles in the field keeps going up. We will have over 1000 vehicles in the field within 12 months.
5) Catalyst reports claim a high return on ILS/PSI, similar to how your auto dealer gets a high return on their service department. Repairs to the vehicle after an IED hit adds significantly to our revenue on an ongoing basis. See latest Catalyst reports on FRPT. http://catalystresearch.biz/ResearchFRPT.html
6) ILS/PSI revenue is somewhat based on total vehicles in the field. In other words, the revene from ILS/PSI would continue to grow every quarter, even if our vehicle shipments were to hit a steady state because the total number of vehicles in the field keeps going up.

Patent Licensing
1) Licensing Revenues from patent on blast protection for wheeled and tracked vehicles. In private negotiations. FRPT Press release, on investor news page June 15. "The significance of this undertaking cannot be overstated, and we intend to fully exploit this opportunity," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "Since the technology can be applied not only to our vehicles, but to virtually any wheeled or tracked vehicle, the potential size of the opportunity may actually exceed that of our vehicle market."

Brief comments:

Can FRPT deliver the units for this many contracts?
According to Spartan call, Spartan is now delivering over 5 Cougar chassis/day. IV6398. According to 3Q results, three Cougar lines are now running. A Cougar line should be able to produce at least 20/month. According to this article,
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061112/APN/611122014
FRPT is setting up relationships with high volume manufacturing subcontractors to handle the MRAP and Army volumes.

This all confirms plans are in place and being executed to win the very high volume contracts. As we said months ago, the deal was get the production capacity in place and the orders will follow.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Thanks, Repo, for putting that all in one place. The future looks bright (as usual) for FRPT.

Should be some good buying opportunities this morning.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Thanks, Repo, for putting that all in one place. The future looks bright (as usual) for FRPT.

Should be some good buying opportunities this morning.

Jo

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
GREEN! $8.15

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Seems we're getting back all we lost yesterday.

jo

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That 8.50 isn't looking to bad eh? We hit $9 today I htink.
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Repoman already in on this, added more on the big dip down to the 6.90's. Been playing this goldmine since around may.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Nice to have you in the thread Rhyz!

Another new HOD $8.65
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Thanks Jo, been around for awhile...just dont post much. Still learning so I keep my mouth shut most of the time.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by Rhyz:
Thanks Jo, been around for awhile...just dont post much. Still learning so I keep my mouth shut most of the time.

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You're the antithesis of Repoman! hahaa

Welcome to the money making machine.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
This is an awesome morning. Even my shares I bought at $8.85 a while back are now green.

Go FRPT!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
-From my post last night

"But looking at a chart I see a pattern of a day or two pullback following "one day" runs, I see this starting on the run up starting on 9/5, then even coming down starting about 10/2 that pattern started again. I'm thinking we have some flippers trading this, so if the pattern continues (which is a crap shoot,.. -but it's a shot) then tomorrow should be a good day,"

Love being right!
Nice job Repo ~
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
This is an awesome morning. Even my shares I bought at $8.85 a while back are now green.

Go FRPT!

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Hit $9... will we hit $10? Its all buys this morning... shorts and institutions buying.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Chart, we love you being right, too!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here's the 10am dip. Buy if you can.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
10am dip over, back to $9.00 again!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$10 close today? Hmmm... 2:30 will be fun.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
*Force Protection --- Dougherty & Company Reiterated BUY - Price Target: 11.5 (from 10.5) Briefing.com "Upgrades Downgrades "*Force Protection --- Dougherty & Company Reiterated BUY - Price Target: 11.5 (from 10.5)
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
saaaaawweeeeeet ~
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Lunchtime dip now... get ready for 2:30.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Lunch is over, train is now leaving the station!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Catalyst upgraded their projections...

http://catalystresearch.biz/files/FRPT_Update_Report_11_15_06.pdf

FORCEPROTECTION INC. (OTC BB: FRPT) RATING: BUY

PRICE TARGET

$15.00

ANNUAL DATA– DECEMBER YEAR END EARNINGS

2005A 2006E 2007E Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ANNUAL

EPS $ (0.49) $ 0.12 $ 0.90 2007E $ 0.15 $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.27 $ 0.90

P/E N/M 31.1 6.2 2006E $ (0.02) $ 0.03 $ 0.01 $ 0.10 $ 0.12

REVENUE (MIL.) $49.7 $206.3 $598.5 2005A $ (0.11) $ 0.00 $(0.13) $ (0.28) $ (0.49)

P/S 8.45 2.04 0.70 2004A $ (0.53)

Looking to the Future Through the Windshield, Not the Rearview Mirror!

FRPT announced their third quarter operating results late on the afternoon of November 14th. Everyone knows the bad news (At this time of night, that phrase makes me think I might be sounding too much like the radio personality, Paul Harvey, for comfort.), ten vehicles were not inspected in time to be accepted by the US Government. Therefore, the revenue recognition approach that the Company uses did not allow for those associated revenues to be included in the quarter’s results. Hence, FRPT reported $42.16 million of total revenues for the period.

On the other hand, even with the lower level of quarter revenues, the Company’s operating results—particularly gross margin and bottom line figures—were impressive. FRPT reported a $0.01 in profit. Remember, this was on the basis of a much lower revenue number and the significant costs of starting a second Cougar manufacturing line and other quantum increases in the production process.
I think that it is important to note that if the 10 vehicles did get inspected, that would have added another $6.5 million to $8 million in incremental revenue. A back-of-the envelope calculation suggests that the firm should have made an additional 2¢. Or, produced an operating profit figure that would have equaled what FRPT delivered in the second quarter. We now just have something to look forward to in the final quarter of the year.

It is very significant that the quarter’s operating costs--particularly the G&A costs—were as restrained as they were. Think about what is happening. The company ought to be 4-times the size is was in 2005, yet operating costs while adding manufacturing and fabrication lines are nearly stable. It portends very well for 2007.
As to our model, we have updated the fourth quarter to better reflect the improved flow of business and strong operating margins: we are now using $0.10 for Q4. For next year, we have boosted out revenue number to reflect the start-up and operation of three Cougar lines, a ramp in production for Buffalos, and the beginning of “seeding” models of the Cheetah. Given that combination of product increases, we are now using $598 million in sales.

Also based on the production ramp, we are modestly adjusting upward our estimated margins while continuing to restrain G&A in our model for next year. I know I’m going to be aggressive, but never have I witnessed in my 30 professional years in the market an operation that added production capacity and increased revenues like I have witnessed with FRPT. More spectacularly, this has been done with incredible Op Ex restraint. On that basis, we are now using $0.90 in fullytaxed EPS for 2007. Valuation for the shares can be approached from two perspectives: essentially 15-times $1.00, or using a higher multiple given the service and repair component of the trucks and the technology, on a lower risk-adjusted earnings figure. The target today is the mid –teens.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Awesome!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Not a great close as I expected, but this is now the BIG accumulation phase to the end of the year. This will be like when we marched from $2 - $4 and no one noticed.

And we are off the SHO list.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
More coverage:

News for 'FRPT' - (FORCE PROTECTION INC EPS Estimated At 0.12)

Nov 15, 2006 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --

Company: FORCE PROTECTION INC

Report Headline: "FRPT: More than $2B of Opportunities, All Else is Noise"

Report Date: November 13, 2006

Current FY EPS Estimate [FY2006]: 0.12

Previous EPS Estimate for Current FY [FY2006]: 0.12

Current Quarter EPS Estimate [Q4]: 0.06


Next FY EPS Estimate [FY2007]: 0.53

Previous EPS Estimate for Next FY [FY2007]: 0.53

Current Recommendation: BUY


Research Firm: UHA

Analyst: JAMES MCILREE CFA


Industry: CAPITAL/TRUCK

Estimates reported in USD


http://www.thomsonfinancial.com
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
BOOOOOOOOOOOYAH JIM!!!!!!!!!! Remember, GD is also going after the Hummer contracts..... oh man, I've got a (sexually explicit comment)






Force Protection, Inc. Announces Partnering Agreement with General Dynamics
Thursday November 16, 8:30 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) today announced it has reached an agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems to partner in the production of its Cougar medium mine-protected vehicle. The agreement, which took effect 11/11, marks the first vendor arrangement between the companies.

Force Protection will be prime contractor under the agreement, with General Dynamics as subcontractor, using available production capacity at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio to perform structure fabrication of the vehicle.

Force Protection's Cougar vehicle has been deployed since 2004 in the global war on terror. It was first used by the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force in Falujah, and is now used by all branches of U.S. armed forces due to its unmatched safety record in the field. To date, not a single fatality has occurred in a Force Protection vehicle.

"Warfare has changed, and the equipment needed by our troops to stay protected in the face of emerging threats must change with it," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "The blast protection technology incorporated in the Cougar is the best available in the world today. Force Protection is delighted to partner with an organization of the caliber, depth and experience of General Dynamics to ensure the production capacity necessary to get this vehicle to the field in the numbers needed."

General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD - News), designs, manufactures and supports land and amphibious combat systems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and allied nations. General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 81,100 people worldwide and expects 2006 revenue of approximately $24 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation.

Force Protection has delivered more than 300 blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles to the U.S. government since 2003.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
FRPT now has establshed relationships with 2 competitors for the Hummer replacement contracts (BAE, GD), rumored to have another relationship coming (Lockheed & Armor Holdings), and has itself in the competition! That's 4 ways to win a piece of that big pie with the Cheetah!

Here... remember this?

General Dynamics Selected to Provide Family of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles Conceptual Design and Mockup

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Naval Research has selected General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD - News), to perform a "Best Technical Approach" trade study and to build a mock-up for use in defining a common set of requirements for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. JLTV is expected to provide the U.S. Army and Marine Corps with a family of more survivable vehicles and greater payload than the

The JLTV family of vehicles will comprise five "Mission Role" variants: the Combat Tactical Variant, the Command and Control Variant, the Utility Variant, the Light Infantry Squad Carrier Variant and the Reconnaissance Variant. The vehicle family will also include compatible trailers.

The JLTV design will include a basic armor protection package as well as provisions to accommodate an additional add-on armor kit. The JLTV will be network enabled, provide power for all on-board electronic components with the engine on and during extended silent watch, and export power to outside systems. Satisfying these design issues, meeting transportability and mobility requirements, and making this an affordable family of vehicles will require the use of innovative technologies and design strategies.

Work will be performed by existing General Dynamics employees located in the Muskegon Technical Center at Muskegon, Mich., and at Sterling Heights, Mich. Work is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2007.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Where's Jo????????????????????????

Also, rumor is the relationship between BAE and FRPT soured because BAE introduced the RG-33, a possible replacement for the Buffalo (won't happen but...)

But NOW, GD could be a buyer of FRPT down the road... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
One other thing!

The absolute highest price shorts could have shorted this stock was $9.54... that's the HIGHEST.

Right now, most are either underwater, or around break even... they will get MASSACRED today.

CHARTWALKER - stay with Repo, and I'll take you to the promised land!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Maybe tomorrow they announce NASDAQ listing date.... the COUP D'ETAT!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
ha ha ~~

Well alright ~
Very interesting Repo, dare I say I'm even getting impressed

Might have to start calling you "Santa!" LOL ~
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Premarket fills at $9.18 already...

Zippidee do dah, zippidee day...my oh my what a wonderful play!

Where's Malloy? I want to send him a fruit basket!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
lol ~~

Kick azz Repo!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Here I am, Repo!

That's great news! I am tempted to buy more, but dh tells me I have too much FRPT!

(Maybe I'll just buy a lil' bit and get in and out today)

Jo
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
buying into a healthy gap jo.. -watch your butt:)
 

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Posted by JRB on :
 
LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today announced it has reached an agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems to partner in the production of its Cougar medium mine-protected vehicle. The agreement, which took effect 11/11, marks the first vendor arrangement between the companies.

Force Protection will be prime contractor under the agreement, with General Dynamics as subcontractor, using available production capacity at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio to perform structure fabrication of the vehicle.

Force Protection’s Cougar vehicle has been deployed since 2004 in the global war on terror. It was first used by the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force in Falujah, and is now used by all branches of U.S. armed forces due to its unmatched safety record in the field. To date, not a single fatality has occurred in a Force Protection vehicle.

“Warfare has changed, and the equipment needed by our troops to stay protected in the face of emerging threats must change with it,” said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. “The blast protection technology incorporated in the Cougar is the best available in the world today. Force Protection is delighted to partner with an organization of the caliber, depth and experience of General Dynamics to ensure the production capacity necessary to get this vehicle to the field in the numbers needed.”

General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), designs, manufactures and supports land and amphibious combat systems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and allied nations. General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 81,100 people worldwide and expects 2006 revenue of approximately $24 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation.

Force Protection has delivered more than 300 blast- and ballistic-protected vehicles to the U.S. government since 2003.
 

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Posted by Doniboy on :
 
The 52 week range on this bad boy is from .69 - over $9.00????

Wow. Nice play guys, congrats.

U2 Repo....
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, don't buy today... we're going to $10.. it'll dip next week a little.. buy then for the NASDAQ listing announcement.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
BURN SHORTS BURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Can we make $10 before 10:00!!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I say we hit $11!
 

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Posted by 66inxs on :
 
repo props for this play. should of jumped on this a couple of weeks ago when you first suggested it, but you know...

i will listen to repo
i will listen to repo
i will listen to repo

will radar for an entry point b4 the nasdaq announcement (i hope!)
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here's your first stall / dip.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
She's kick'n butt alright!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
$10.00!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Too many buy orders... high sell stop orders being taken out... MM's holding orders.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
MM's have no shares, SHORTS ARE LOOKING FOR SHARES, watch for CNBC news since GD is involved...

THE PERFECT STORM.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
do you see it moving from $10.00 to $10.15, to $10.00 to $10.20.

I can't keep up.

I'm buying a Force Protection T Shirt! http://www.companycasuals.com/forceprotection/start.jsp
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Hhaaha... I saw that. I'm putting FRPT on my new BMW 7 series come Xmas!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
darn near a million in volume too ~
sweet!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here's another dip/stall.
 

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Posted by new2stocks on :
 

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Hhaaha... I saw that. I'm putting FRPT on my new BMW 7 series come Xmas!

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Congrats Repo! Even though we don't get along.
 

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Posted by SherriT on :
 
Congrats all - and Repo, I suppose I am forced once again to pay homage
 

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Posted by Lootcifer on :
 
Repo dude you got 5 stars from me this morning, but some how I don't think it'll move those 2 stars up, LOL. Too bad, you do give good picks some of the same ones I see.

Especially SIGA, now with FRPT heading to Nasdaq, I'm on it like white on rice
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Oh heck, Siga's moving this morning too? I've been so wrapped up in FRPT, I didn't notice. The pennygods are smiling on me today.


 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Thank you all!

But, it is not too late to join this party... read my prior posts, especially the one on existing and future contracts. PLUS, NASDAQ listing coming.

This is a stock to buy in your IRA with and retire happily.
 

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Posted by Lootcifer on :
 
Are my eyes deceiving me here, did CSHD regulars actually post on a thread other than CSHD????

The the end of the world as we know it, sing along!!!!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Yes, we need more of them to post in here to keep this thread above CSHD! Come back SherriT!

(Though I'm a CSHD bagholder too)

Jo
 

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Posted by Lootcifer on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Yes, we need more of them to post in here to keep this thread above CSHD! Come back SherriT!

(Though I'm a CSHD bagholder too)

Jo

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LMAO
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
God, I love this stock. Next qrt will be HUGE! Their like the Energizer Bunny!!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Yeah, I'm debating whether to buy more next week if it dips into the low 9's.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
popping now..
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Yeah, may never get to the low 9's... oh well. 10K shares is good enough for me.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
was hoping (greedily) for a gap fill, but saw the "steps" forming and so I don'tthink that'll happen today...

Guess we'll have to just enjoy a run!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I think they just tried to fill the gap, no?
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
-been a while since I've said "I LOVE my indicators!!"
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
This run on a PR is great, but the BIG SMART money will be buying on the details of it... have to see what the 8-K says.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
I think they just tried to fill the gap, no?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
American Bulls has us rated a "BUY".

Jo, see you at $5... then, $10.

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Hahahaa... I like this post. Posted in May.

Me and Jo were the original Allstock investors in this... except for Malloy... where is that chap anyways?
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
PYPR played out just in time ~
How sweet was that

I think it's lunch time..

-What does everyone want??
-I'm making a run...
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:

quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
American Bulls has us rated a "BUY".

Jo, see you at $5... then, $10.

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Hahahaa... I like this post. Posted in May.

Me and Jo were the original Allstock investors in this... except for Malloy... where is that chap anyways?

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Think thats where I got the clue on this stock repo, have to check my buys on it though.

Yup bought my first 1k shares on 05/11/06 * 4.03
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$10 again... and tomorrow is Friday, when the daytraders usually stay the Hell home... could be a nice up slow day.
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Force Protection, Inc. Delivers First Round of Cougar Mastiff Vehicles to British Military

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today presented the first round of Cougar Mastiff Patrol Protected vehicles (Mastiff PPV) to the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) at Force Protection's headquarters near Charleston, SC. Force Protection is manufacturing specially modified Cougar vehicles, known in Great Britain as the Mastiff, for the MOD.

These are the first vehicles delivered under a contract awarded by the MOD in August 2006 for more than 85 Mastiff PPVs.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Holy sh*t, they are going for the knockout punch against shorters....


Or...

The blackout period for a NASDAQ listing is over...
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I remember those days Repoman. Do you remember posting this:

---NOT SELLING UNTIL AT LEAST $10.--

Guess you are moving that up!

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
I remember those days Repoman. Do you remember posting this:

---NOT SELLING UNTIL AT LEAST $10.--

Guess you are moving that up!

Jo

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AT LEAST is the key there.... yeah, not until NASDAQ listing .. that guarantees $2 - 3 bump up.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Love days like today...
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
And with a NASDAQ listing, I'm assuming that we won't have those wild swings of days past. I'm not sure how many more of them I can take.

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
And with a NASDAQ listing, I'm assuming that we won't have those wild swings of days past. I'm not sure how many more of them I can take.

Jo

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Exactly... no more MM bullsh&t. Have to deal with shorters, but at least the playing field is level.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Its amazing how we stay right at $10... MM's are letting the shorts off easy... once they covered, MM's will begin raising the price to induce profit takers.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
New all time high coming in moments.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
--we break 10.26 look out!!!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I just can't wait for NASDAQ... you have tons of Mutual funds, institutions, etc. just watching this but can't buy cause its on the OTC... they must be drooling.

Institutional ownership is at 14.6%.... when we hit NASDAQ, institutions will pour in! You'll see 50K blocks go through like its nothing.
 

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Posted by nbusiness1905 on :
 
How do you know if, and more importantly when this will hit the nasdaq.. in in at 9.05..
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
The PR below says they WILL.. I'm only guessing on WHEN... my guess is soon. It appears we were in a news blackout (which is required for 60 days during the application process), and now it is over... so, closer we go.


Force Protection, Inc. Appoints Independent Director
Friday September 22, 8:30 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2006--Armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) announced today that Michael Moody has been appointed an independent member of the Board of Directors by unanimous board vote. Moody will fill the vacancy left by departing director Gale Aguilar.
ADVERTISEMENT



"Force Protection is greatly benefited in having Michael join the board," said Chairman Frank Kavanaugh. "He brings a wealth of financial experience to this position, and will play a key role in the continuing development of Force Protection as a publicly-traded company. Michael's appointment is another step in the process of reconfiguring the board to achieve a majority of independent directors; a process we hope to conclude very shortly."

A veteran with more than four decades' experience in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory reporting, Moody currently serves as a principal for Westsource Financial Services, Inc., providing financial and business advisory services to privately held businesses. Moody previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the London American General Agency and as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for Magna Carta Companies. He also served as a member of the Magna Carta board of directors with particular oversight and review of financial reporting. Moody is a CPA and an associate with the Australian Society of Accountants, and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Force Protection's Buffalo route clearance and Cougar urban fighting vehicles have kept troops safe in the face of more than 1,000 mine detonations and IED attacks since 2003. More than 200 of these mine-armored vehicles have been delivered to the U.S. government
 

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Posted by new2stocks on :
 
chart are you around?
 

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Posted by Hurricane on :
 
What is everyone's prediction for EOY?
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I'll take a stab that profit takers will cause it to dip below $10.00, but not too much. Let's say $9.97.

Jo

Edited to add, I see you are saying EOY, not EOD!!

I'm not even going to guess that one.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
EOY? $12.74, on Dec. 29th, 2006.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
I'll take a stab that profit takers will cause it to dip below $10.00, but not too much. Let's say $9.97.

Jo

Edited to add, I see you are saying EOY, not EOD!!

I'm not even going to guess that one.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
EOY? $12.74, on Dec. 29th, 2006.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
I'd like to be wrong about the under $10.00 today. Come'on panic buyers!

Jo

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Its the panic shorts I think... SBSH looks like he's short huge (Citibank).
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Could we end with a new HOD?

C'mon!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
BROKE THROUGH!!!!!!!!

CHART - give me updated T/A now!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
-Buy pain meds...

Your neck is going to get sore from looking up!


 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Glad to be wrong!

HOD $10.27
Close $10.26

What a great day!

Jo
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Fibbs, say our next ress. will be at 10.93
FYI ~

Bottom line no mumbo jumbo "Very good" day today all around
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
We're in the money
we're in the money
we've got a lot of what it takes to get along!


SEeeeeeee ya tomorrow... $10.50 tomorrow. I'm having some Dom tonight!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Bloody Mary's here...

VERY SOON!!
Later ~
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Bud Light here (not in it as big as you fellas)

Jo
 

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Posted by Mortimer on :
 
I've been in this since mid 7's. This is fun.

Pabst Blue Ribbon here. Cheers!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
8K Change in auditors
Link
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
XMAS in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! New auditors for the NASDAQ LISTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NASDAQ IN JAN. '07!!!!!!!!!AHAHAHAHAHHAA!


Form 8-K for FORCE PROTECTION INC


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16-Nov-2006

Changes in Registrant's Certfying Accountant


ITEM 4.01 CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Force Protection, Inc. (the "Company") has approved a change in auditors. At a meeting of the Audit Committee held on November 10, 2006, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Elliott Davis, LLC to serve as the Company's independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. In addition, the Audit Committee dismissed Jaspers + Hall, P.C. as the independent registered accounting firm of the Company effective upon completion of the audit of the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.

During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and through November 16, 2006, the Company did not consult Elliott Davis, LLC regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements or any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

The reports of Jaspers + Hall, P.C. on the Company's consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle.

During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and through November 16, 2006, there were no disagreements with Jaspers + Hall, P.C. on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Jaspers + Hall, P.C., would have caused Jaspers + Hall, P.C. to make reference thereto in its reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such years. During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and through November 16, 2006, there were no reportable events (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K) with respect to the Company.

The Company requested Jaspers + Hall, P.C. to furnish a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

This report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We generally use words such as "believe," "may," "could," "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described in our Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.


ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
16.1 Letter from Jaspers + Hall, P.C. to the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission, dated November 16, 2006 (filed
herewith).
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Now THIS is how you get to the NASDAQ. First, you trade over $5 for 90 days. Then you get some independent Board of Directors. Then you change your auditors. Finally, apply!

No price reset needed *chuckles*.
 

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Posted by captain america on :
 
oh yeah! here we come nasdaq!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 

 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
HOLY SHI!T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Force Protection, Inc. Announces NASDAQ Application
Friday November 17, 8:00 am ET


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT - News) today announced its application for listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Company believes it meets all of the listing criteria except for its Board composition.

"We have worked diligently to expand our business and develop a leading technology for blast protection," said CEO Gordon McGilton. "As a growing public company, Force Protection believes that it is the appropriate time to apply for listing on NASDAQ."

Force Protection's common stock will continue to trade on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board until NASDAQ approves the application.

"If approved, we believe Force Protection will gain access to a broader institutional investor market, enhance its financing flexibility, and provide greater liquidity for its shareholders," said Chairman Frank Kavanaugh.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here's the 8-K on the agreement between GD and FRPT...

Memorandum of Understanding

This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into and is effective as of 9 Nov. 2006, between General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., (“GDLS”) and Force Protection Inc., (“FPI”), Individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties.”

Whereas FPI is a new business which has designed and produced a mine-protected and armored vehicle called the Cougar; and,

Whereas the Government requires additional Cougar vehicles; and

Whereas FPI has limited capacity to meet these requirements and needs industry assistance in the production of FPI’s Cougar vehicles, and;

Whereas GDLS has recognized capability in combat vehicle systems integration, to include production expertise, and has available capacity at Joint Services Manufacturing Center (“JSMC”) for structure fabrication; and,

Whereas, GDLS and FPI intend to establish a relationship where FPI will be the Prime and GDLS with be the Subcontractor, for structure fabrication of two hundred (200) variants of the Cougar vehicle (“Work”).

Therefore, GDLS and FPI to the extent allowed by applicable law and regulations, agree to the following:

1. Subcontractor Relationship

The Parties agree to negotiate a subcontract agreement for fabrication of the Cougar structures in accordance with the attached Term Sheet (Attachment A).

2. Term and Conditions

The terms and conditions of the subcontract agreement will be mutually agreed upon by the parties for the Work which will be substantially similar to the attached form of subcontract (Attachment B).

3. Expenses

Each of the Parties will bear all expenses incurred by it or on its behalf in connection with its actions pursuant to this MOU.

4. Assignment

Neither Party may assign or delegate to a third party (including but not limited to any successor in interest to either Party as the result of a merger, sale or acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets or stock of either Party) such Party’s rights or obligations in connection with this MOU without the written consent of the other Party.

5. Severability

This MOU will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under any applicable law and/or regulation, but if any provision of this MOU is held to be prohibited by or invalid under any applicable law and/or regulation, such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of this MOU.

6. Entire Agreement

This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supercedes any prior understandings, agreements or representations by or between the Parties, written or oral, that may have related in any way to the subject matter hereof.


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7. Life of the Agreement

This MOU shall be effective from the date of the last signature below. The life of the agreement will be for five (5) years with an option to renew upon mutual agreement of the parties. The MOU may be terminated by either party upon ninety (90) days written notice.

8. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

The Parties agree to negotiate a confidentiality agreement under this MOU which shall be substantially similar to the terms of the attached confidentiality agreement (Attachment C). FPI shall at all times retain the sole and exclusive rights to the design of the Cougar vehicles or any of its derivatives or improvements, and the design, bill of materials, drawings, work instructions, transition to production plans, and technical data package relating to the Cougar vehicles whether provided by FPI, developed by GDLS from FPI information or the Work or developed by FPI and GDLS jointly (“intellectual property”) provided, however, GDLS shall own any processes developed by GDLS in the performance of the Work and FPI shall have the right to use such processes. GDLS agrees to implement a firewall procedure, acceptable to FPI, with respect to FPI Confidential Information and Intellectual Property to prevent disclosures to other corporations, divisions, affiliates, contractors or consultants to GDLS.

9. Public Relations Clause

Any news release, public announcement, advertisement, or other publicity to be released by a party in connection with this MOU must fires have the prior written approval of the other party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

10. Limitations of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES AND EACH PARTY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

EXCEPT FOR A VIOLATION OF ANY CONFIDENTIALITY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, EVEN IF THAT PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE, INCOME OR PROFITS, OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR LOST BUSINESS OR THE COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES.

11. Dispute Resolution

All claims, disputes controversies, or other matter in question arising out of, connected with, or relating to the Agreement that cannot be resolved by the Parties through face to face negotiations between senior executives of each Party, will be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. All arbitration proceedings will be held in Delaware. The Parties may take discovery by any mean s allowed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure then in effect. The arbitrator may exclude from evidence any evidence not previously shared with the other side. The administrative costs of any arbitration or litigation will be borne equally by the Parties pending the arbitrator’s award. The arbitrator shall be bound by the express provisions set forth in this agreement and shall not modify any terms of this agreement or make any award of damages in excess of the amounts set forth in this agreement or grant any relief not expressly set forth in this agreement. The determinations of the arbitrator shall be final and, except as provided by law, shall not be subject to judicial revue. Any court of competent jurisdiction may enforce any award or determination rendered by the arbitrator. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to award consequential damages of any sort (which are


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defined to include, without limitation, damages for lost profits, damages for delay, damages for lost opportunities and the like) or punitive exemplary damages of any sort. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to its conflict of law principles.

In Witness Whereof, the Parties have executed this MOU

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.

Force Protection, Inc.





/s/ David K. Heeber

/s/ Gordon McGilton

Name: David K. Heeber

Name: Gordon McGilton

Title: President, GDLS

Title: CEO

Date: November 9, 2006

Date: November 9, 2006





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Attachment A: Term Sheet

GDLS/FPI Subcontractor Relationship for Cougar Production

GDLS’ Scope

1) Exclusively for a minimum of two hundred (200) Cougar variants GDLS intends to fabricate, blast and paint the crew capsule, install the spall liner, and deliver to an FPII designated final assembly location.

2) GDLS will busy all material and services and manage the supply chain for GDLS’entire content. Alternatively, upon mutual agreement, FPI may buay all material, manage the supply chain and provide to GDLS.

3) GDLS scope may include procurement of additional material as mutually agreed (e.g. Weapon Station or other special equipment for mission variants).

4) Price lead-time and delivery schedules will be mutually agreed at the time of negotiation of the subcontract.

5) Respond to an RFQ for the Work.

FPI SCOPE

1) Provide GDLS with the Confidential Information and Intellectual Property associated with the capsule of the Cougar vehicle to be fabricated by GDLS.

2) Provide GDLS with an RFQ for the Work.

Other Conditions of this Agreement

1) GDLS will be FPIIs subcontractor for GDLS’ content, except for:

a) capsule fabrication to be completed by FPI

b) ILAV vehicles covered under the current teaming obligation with BAE

c) Work outside of GDLS’ scope (e.g. automotive, final assembly, capsule fabrication by FPII or its subcontractors)

2) GDLS will not use any of FPIIs Confidential Information or Intellectual Property except for performance of the Work.

Not Included in this Agreement

1) Fabrication and integration of Buffalo, Mastiff or Cheetah

2) Cougar and its variants service and support work.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
Wonder if we gap up today?!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Who will be the final board member... hmmm..... COLIN POWELL??!

$15 by Xmas!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Who will be the final board member... hmmm..... COLIN POWELL??!

$15 by Xmas!

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Bet it won't be Rufus!
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here comes $11.... where's Jo???????/
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Just came online!!! Wooo HOOO!!!

Now my dh will forget about all the other scam stocks I bought. He asked me yesterday to buy him a FRPT mouse pad. LOL

Jo
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Is it too late to buy more?
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
They've got mousepads? I may have to pick one up...

Hold your shares tight.... more contracts coming very soon... THE CHEETAH is the last component of this great story.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
No, not too late. If you plan to hold for a loong time, this is going to $50 over the next years... look at AH. Same story.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Fundamentals people. Fundamentals is how you make the big bucks.
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Chart walker:

quote:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Who will be the final board member... hmmm..... COLIN POWELL??!

$15 by Xmas!

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Bet it won't be Rufus!

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ROFL

Early Xmas this year!!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Got a partial fill at 10.43.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Nice, you got filled in the gap. Won't regret it... I'm tapped out unfortunately.
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Same here Repo But still hold a good hand on them.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
The rest filled. Hope I'm not in trouble with dh who told me we had too much in FRPT.

Here's one of the mousepads:


 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
I have to get a stock certificate for 10 shares of FRPT and frame it... made my year.
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Oh yeah this stock has been a dependable money maker for me all year long. Unlike some stocks. Still holding a bag of Ndol/Nwog..LOL
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I hear ya Rhyz. I have some NDOL too. But I did make some money on it before the fall!

Here's an FPRT ad in the November Marine Corps Gazette. Hoorah!

http://www.marinecorpsgazette-digital.com/marinecorpsgazette/200611/?pg=4&pm=2&u 1=friend
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Here comes $11.

Chart - give me some T/A analysis brotha!
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Chart walker:
Fibbs, say our next ress. will be at 10.93
FYI ~

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BUMP...
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
That means we are going to see a great day here today my friends....
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
indicators coming around again ~
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
ress (intraday) 11.

supp at 10.82
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
$11.11 now... hmm... $12 today?

You all can send ME a fruit basket for Xmas!
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I'll send you a mousepad.
 

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Posted by Chart walker on :
 
wow ~

ha ha ~ -fruit basket..
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Whats the time frame for the Nas listing....haven't checked yet...lazy ass I am.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Unknown.. usually 4 - 8 weeks from the application.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I've heard 6-8 weeks. Although, SWERD6 posted this on Ivillage:

quote:

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Loud Technologies got NASDAQ LISTING APPROVAL IN 4 WEEKS

http://www.loudtechinc.com/news/index.html

February 27, 2006
LOUD Technologies To Begin Trading On NASDAQ Capital Market Beginning March 1, 2006

January 31, 2006
LOUD Technologies Files Application

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Edited to add: Repo is always right
 

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Posted by Rhyz on :
 
Well then Feb is gong to be one Jan/Feb is going to be huge for us.
 

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Posted by 6digits on :
 
Starting to crash again.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by 6digits:
Starting to crash again.

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Hahahahahahhahahaa...aHAHAHHAHHAHAHA.

When you wash my car, make sure you get the bird poop off the windshield. TIA.
 

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Posted by 6digits on :
 
Wild imagination.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Will there be a lunchtime dip today?

Jo
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
It appears not.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Lunchtime jump instead?
 

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Posted by MoneyMoneyMoney on :
 
Sweet, I love green!!!

I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!!!

GO FRPT!!!!!!

Dang, school always gets in the way of fun. Back to class I go.....
 

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Posted by 6digits on :
 
REPO, heres an update on one of your favorite stocks that you were looking for. This is just a small portion. I will post more as needed.
Request for Clerk's Entry of Default



OVERVIEW



Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55, made applicable to bankruptcy proceedings by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7055, provides the procedures for defaults and default judgments.



The entry of default by the clerk precedes the issuance of a default judgment. It is essentially a notation on the docket that the defendant has failed to plead or defend in a case as required by law. An entry of default is required before a clerk can sign and enter a default judgment.



Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55 provides that default must be entered by the clerk "[w]hen a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules and that fact is made to appear by affidavit or otherwise . . . ." Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). The clerk is permitted to enter a default only upon being presented with an affidavit or affirmation setting forth the facts. These facts should normally include:



Date of issuance of the summons;

Statement of whether the court fixed a deadline for the filing of an answer or motion, or whether the 30 (or 35) day limit applies;

Date of service of the complaint;

Date of filing of affidavit of service;

Statement that no answer or motion has been received within the time limit fixed by the court or by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a); and

Statement that the defendant is not in the military service, as required by 50 U.S.C. app. § 520.





PROCEDURE



Select Adversary.

Select Motions.

Select Clerk's Entry of Default.

Select or Add/Create Party

The Party Attorney Association screen may display. Indicate the party you represent.

Browse, verify and attach the Motion/Application (pdf file)

Attach supporting documents, if applicable.

Enter the party that is in default

Modify docket text as appropriate



WARNING: Verify filing entry information is correct before submitting the Final Docket Text.




Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by 6digits:
REPO, heres an update on one of your favorite stocks that you were looking for. This is just a small portion. I will post more as needed.
Request for Clerk's Entry of Default



OVERVIEW



Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55, made applicable to bankruptcy proceedings by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7055, provides the procedures for defaults and default judgments.



The entry of default by the clerk precedes the issuance of a default judgment. It is essentially a notation on the docket that the defendant has failed to plead or defend in a case as required by law. An entry of default is required before a clerk can sign and enter a default judgment.



Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55 provides that default must be entered by the clerk "[w]hen a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules and that fact is made to appear by affidavit or otherwise . . . ." Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). The clerk is permitted to enter a default only upon being presented with an affidavit or affirmation setting forth the facts. These facts should normally include:



Date of issuance of the summons;

Statement of whether the court fixed a deadline for the filing of an answer or motion, or whether the 30 (or 35) day limit applies;

Date of service of the complaint;

Date of filing of affidavit of service;

Statement that no answer or motion has been received within the time limit fixed by the court or by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a); and

Statement that the defendant is not in the military service, as required by 50 U.S.C. app. § 520.





PROCEDURE



Select Adversary.

Select Motions.

Select Clerk's Entry of Default.

Select or Add/Create Party

The Party Attorney Association screen may display. Indicate the party you represent.

Browse, verify and attach the Motion/Application (pdf file)

Attach supporting documents, if applicable.

Enter the party that is in default

Modify docket text as appropriate



WARNING: Verify filing entry information is correct before submitting the Final Docket Text.




Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

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Originally posted by glassman:
no repo.

he's playing karma...

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Hehe... do you joust? I wish we could duel non lethally... like paintballs or something.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Repo, at least edit your post and take that crap out until the mods delete his.

Though I think the FRPT thread-folks are more intelligent than to fall for that.

Jo

(So funny that I am in BOTH stocks. They are like night and day.)
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Mods won't delete it... I'm like Martin Luther King, Jr. and they are the Feds. They despise me and won't help my cause, but can't eliminate me .. yet.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
I HAVE A DREAM.....

That we are about to hit a new HOD.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Yes maam... if we close near the HOD, we will be golden for the slow preholiday next week... treading water.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
There goes an order for 5000 shares at $11.39. Was that you 6Digits?
 

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Posted by lostone on :
 
so still good to get in now? man, i just need some action
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Jo, just remember, I think we are now in a blackout period for 60 days because of the NASDAQ application.. so watch the Defense wire for new contracts... we may not have any PR's.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Do blackout periods tend to make people sell off during that time? Will price be as volatile as it has been over the past few months?

Hubby called me during lunch and would like me to sell off what I bought this AM.

Jo
 

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Posted by lostone on :
 
so not a good idea to enter now?
 

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Posted by glassman on :
 

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Mods won't delete it... I'm like Martin Luther King, Jr. and they are the Feds. They despise me and won't help my cause, but can't eliminate me .. yet.

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Originally posted by lostone:
so not a good idea to enter now?

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Why not take some profits? Doesn't hurt

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Originally posted by TimW:
What do you guys make of this.. Dont know how common it is for the CEO to only have 11,000 shares.. last month he essentially sold all of his shares?? and for all the rest of the staff to sell such high quantities?


First number is quantity, second number price, third number how many shares they hold.


10/17/2006 BACH, HANNEKORE K TTEE
Intent to Sell 12,500 -- --

10/16/2006 POLLARD, RAYMOND
Director Buy (Non Open Market) 3,827 1.96 11,560

10/12/2006 AGUILAR, GALE RAMON
Chief Executive Officer Buy (Non Open Market) 3,827 1.96 129,143

10/12/2006 ERVIN, R. SCOTT
Secretary Buy (Non Open Market) 3,827 1.96 56,559

10/12/2006 MCGILTON, GORDON RONALD
Chief Executive Officer Buy (Non Open Market) 3,827 1.96 11,561

10/12/2006 KAVANAUGH, FRANK
Director Buy (Non Open Market) 3,827 1.96 3,662,787

10/12/2006 DAVIS, JACK ALAN
Director Buy (Non Open Market) 3,827 1.96 11,560

10/11/2006 MCGILTON, GORDON RONALD
Chief Executive Officer Automatic Sell 122,600 8.11 7,734

10/10/2006 MCGILTON, GORDON RONALD
Chief Executive Officer Automatic Sell 77,400 8.17 130,334

10/09/2006 MCGILTON, GORDON RONALD
Chief Executive Officer Automatic Sell 100,000 8.38 207,734

10/05/2006 KAVANAUGH, FRANK
Director Automatic Sell 287,277 8.11 3,658,960

10/04/2006 KAVANAUGH, FRANK
Director Automatic Sell 114,123 8.48 3,946,237

10/03/2006 KAVANAUGH, FRANK
Director Automatic Sell 178,600 8.55 4,060,360

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Originally posted by Jo4321:

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Why not take some profits? Doesn't hurt

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It doesn't hurt, but it sure frustrates when they continue to go up. Here's some of my history with taking profits with big boards:

Sold Appl at $70.00 now $85.55+
Sold Goodyear at 13.80 now $18.15
Sold Xide at $3.05 now $4.18
Sold WOLF at $11.90 now $13.07

I'm thinking of starting my own newsletter where I send out alerts when I sell something.

Jo

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I hear ya, trust me!

Sold NTRZ at $1.30, now $2.25
Sold SIGA at $1.80, now $3.75
Sold SOLM at $1.94, hit $2.75
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Repo, I think he was asking about the fact that it states that McGilton has just 11,560 shares after the sale. Is that accurate? YOU probably hold more than that

Jo

Edited to add: Maybe we should publish send out our alerts together repo! I sold SIGA before the big jump to $4.00 too. Those were just my big board stocks I was listing.
 

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Posted by TimW on :
 

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Repo, I think he was asking about the fact that it states that McGilton has just 11,560 shares after the sale. Is that accurate? YOU probably hold more than that

Jo

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Essentially thats what I'm inquiring about, yes.
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by TimW:
Not trying to bash, just dont understand. Can you explain?

IMO i dont like to see a CEO sell their position off ?

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Originally posted by TimW:

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Originally posted by Jo4321:
Repo, I think he was asking about the fact that it states that McGilton has just 11,560 shares after the sale. Is that accurate? YOU probably hold more than that

Jo

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Essentially thats what I'm inquiring about, yes.

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Oh, well, he was just awarded 500K warrants at $7.47... lucky SOB. So, I'm sure he is loaded with options... don't need stock. Plus, the real genius behind this company is Frank K., not McGilton.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
Okay nevermind, you answered it above me.


Jo
 

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Posted by lostone on :
 
Repo, what other good ones are you in? help me out bro
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Load up on NTRZ if it dips near $2.... its going to $3 by the next earning release.
 

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Posted by lostone on :
 
OMG 11.64 now.. errr
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 
Remember, last week we had 3.5 million shorts... this is what a squeeze looks like.
 

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Posted by Jo4321 on :
 
ALERT. I sold some for $11.72.

Now it will skyrocket.
 

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Posted by lostone on :
 
damn i feel like getting at least 500 shares to see what's gonna happen
 

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Posted by lostone on :
 
but i think i should have patience and watch til next week
 

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Posted by Repoman75 on :
 

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Originally posted by lostone:
damn i feel like getting at least 500 shares to see what's gonna happen

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Originally posted by Repoman75:

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Originally posted by lostone:
damn i feel like getting at least 500 shares to see what's gonna happen

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Wait for a dip.. I'm telling you, its the greatest stock since TASR. Remember that run???

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Glassman is a bashing mod... hahaha... another CSHD bagholder looking at the Xmas party from the outside window, shivering...ahaha.. more eggnog please!

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Originally posted by glassman:

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Originally posted by Repoman75:
Glassman is a bashing mod... hahaha... another CSHD bagholder looking at the Xmas party from the outside window, shivering...ahaha.. more eggnog please!

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bashing?

you are confused again repo...

that was reminder to you that you didn't invent anything here...

check the dates...

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