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mlkrborn

06/01/12 1:09 PM

Post #14

Ceradyne (CRDN) announced that its German-based subsidiary, ESK Ceramics, GmbH & Co., has acquired a minority interest in Chemtrix, based in the Netherlands, for an undisclosed amount. During 2012, the transaction will have an immaterial impact on Ceradyne's fully diluted earnings per share.

Penny Roger$

04/24/12 3:08 AM

Post #13

~ Tuesday! $CRDN ~ Q1 Earnings posted, pending or coming soon! In Charts and Links Below!

~ $CRDN ~ Earnings expected on Tuesday *
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Penny Roger$

04/24/12 3:07 AM

Post #12

Bart Myers

06/14/11 10:29 AM

Post #11

Wedbush is out with its report today on Ceradyne (NASDAQ: CRDN), downgrading CRDN from Outperform to Neutral.

In a note to clients, Wedbush writes, "We are downgrading shares of Ceradyne to NEUTRAL from OUTPERFORM and lowering our price target to $42 from $54 following our recent meeting with management. Our downgrade is based on (i) our increased concern over lower demand and margin pressure in recent higher growth markets, (ii) a likely permanent reduction in body armor production volume as the completion of several legacy orders draws near, and (iii) the uncertainty associated with the contribution of new growth markets, including oil and gas."

Source: http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/11/06/1166355/update-wedbush-downgrades-ceradyne-to-neutral#ixzz1PGDYmZpm

buhg1b

05/09/08 5:25 PM

Post #10

Professional investor sticks with what he knows

LARRY MACDONALD

Special to The Globe and Mail

May 3, 2008

IAN ST. MARTIN

AGE: 43

OCCUPATION: Software engineer turned professional investor.

PORTFOLIO: Astea International Inc., WPCS International Inc., Optelecom-NKF Inc., Ceradyne Inc., Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd., Span-America Medical Systems Inc. and lots of cash. Mr. St. Martin's portfolio is very fluid and may be different from when he described it as of March 31.

The Globe and Mail

INVESTMENT RESULTS

Mr. St. Martin, who resides in Vancouver, has a virtual portfolio on Marketocracy.com that has long been in the top 100 of more than 50,000 portfolios tracked on the U.S. website. Although growth has tapered off in the past year, the portfolio has an annualized return of 32.2 per cent since inception in May of 2001, compared with 2.6 per cent in the S&P 500 over the same period.

HOW HE STARTED

"I started dabbling in stocks in the 1990s, when I started to have some extra income from my job," Mr. St. Martin says. "However, I never took it seriously until after the crash of March, 2000. That event led me to a much deeper investigation of the market. I wanted to see if I could find any rhyme or reason to the seemingly wild gyrations of the market."

HOW HE INVESTS

"My search took me to William O'Neil [the founder of Investor's Business Daily] and his CAN SLIM system. From there, I developed my own style," he adds. The new approach proved to be enough of a winner to help him land a position as chief research analyst with Vancouver-based Asset Logics U.S. Long-Short Equity Fund (until February of this year).

He screens the earnings reports of public U.S. companies daily, looking for strong revenue and earnings growth, increasing margins, robust balance sheets, and modest valuations when compared to peers. For companies meeting his criteria, he looks at their press releases and filings to see if growth is sustainable.

That leaves a smaller number of prospects, all of which go on to a watch list. He'll pounce if he sees a spike in trading volume and an upside price move - especially if valuation is still reasonable.

The decision to buy or sell is also informed by the current state of the market. "I don't try to predict changes in the market trend, but I want to understand where it is right now so that I don't fight the trend," Mr. St. Martin said.

BEST MOVE

"I do not really have a list of best moves per se, since my success has come from a large number of very modest winners."

WORST MOVE

" "Being on margin through March and April of 2000!" The experience did provide the impetus for the investment performance that followed.

ADVICE

The most important thing is to stick with what you know. Mr. St. Martin believes there are ways to find an edge that can provide steady returns, but once "you find it, stick with it." Don't go running off in too many different directions.

He also recommends joining Marketocracy.com: "It's a fantastic platform for tracking your virtual trading, and it is free." There are also some quite useful analytic tools, such as historical data and stock screens.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080503.MKMYMO03/TPStory/Business

buhg1b

04/23/08 3:22 PM

Post #9

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- In the modern world, metal composite materials have become an essential application part in civil engineering projects, fiberglass, etc. Rapid adoption of MMCs is attributed to their constant development in terms of such characteristics that are hard to find in alloys or metals. The cost-effective materials fill the gap of material requirement left by monolithic materials. The advanced materials offer increased strength (tensile & yield), wear resistance, stiffness, corrosion resistance, low thermal elongation, and thermal shock resistance.

World metal matrix composites market is all set for an above average growth over the 2001-2010 period, as stated by recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific (inclusive of Japan) is forecast as the fastest growing region, exhibiting a CAGR of 8% over 2001-2010, while the United States will continue to maintain its dominating presence in the global metal matrix composites market, with a share estimated at 36% for 2008.

Metal Matrix Composites: A Global Strategic Business Report
In terms of product segment, refractory metal matrix composites market is anticipated to offer high growth potential with a CAGR of over 8% during 2001-2010. The segment is also the largest, accounting for an estimated share of 62% for 2008. aluminum matrix composites market is projected to exceed $68 million by 2010.

Among the various end-use industries for metal matrix composites, ground transportation market, with a share estimated at 57% for 2008, forms the largest, while the aerospace market is expected to emerge as the fastest, with a CAGR of 7% over 2001-2010. Other end-use industries analyzed include electronics/thermal management market, industrial market and other markets (including consumer products and defense sectors).

Metal matrix composites act as a perfect solution for several engineering tasks, where increased stiffness, strength, temperature, conductivity, and low weight are pre-requisites. Cost plays an important role in the growth of MMCs, as their production involves processing of pre-established metals with reinforcements. Despite its small market size, global metal matrix composites have become an important element for many technologies. Market players either are specialized in specific product categories or use particular production process or material. Rising power demand combined with the need for uninterrupted power supply is expected to propel the market for MMCs. In addition, reductions in production costs of MMCs would also boost demand in the transportation sector. The market is likely to further receive positive response from non-aerospace and non-transportation sectors, if the industry effectively promotes the product by highlighting its benefits.

Key industry participants profiled in the report include 3M Company, ADMA Products, Inc., Aerospace Metal Composites Limited, Ametek Specialty Metal Products, Brush Engineered Materials Inc, Ceradyne, Inc., CPS Technologies Corporation, Ceramic Protection Corporation, Composite Technology Corporation, DWA Aluminum Composites, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH, Electrovac AG, FMW Composite Systems, Inc., Foster-Miller, Inc., Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Hitachi Metals, Ltd., Metal Matrix Cast Composites LLC, MI-Tech Metals Inc., PLANSEE Thermal Management Solutions, Talon Composites LLC and Thermal Transfer Composites LLC.

The report titled "Metal Matrix Composites: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. discusses the prevailing trends, issues, demand forecasts, and activities that affect the industry. The metal matrix composites market is analyzed in $ Million by the following geographic regions - United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World. The study also enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activity.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/Metal_Matrix_Composites_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press @ StrategyR.com
Web Site www.StrategyR.com

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/composites_metal/matrix_aluminum_nickel/prweb881504.htm

buhg1b

04/17/08 9:58 AM

Post #8

Ceradyne, Inc. to Release 2008 First-Quarter Financial Results On Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday April 17, 7:30 am ET

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceradyne, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDN - News) will release financial results for its 2008 first-quarter ended March 31, 2008 before the market open on Friday, April 25, 2008. Management will also conduct a conference call to review the company’s financial results and outlook for the remainder of 2008.

Any investor or interested individual can listen to the teleconference, which is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. PDT (11 a.m. EDT) on April 25. To participate in the teleconference, please call toll-free 877-717-3046 (or 706-634-6364 for international callers) approximately 10 minutes prior to the above start time and provide Conference ID 43635399.

You may also listen to the teleconference live via the Internet at www.ceradyne.com or www.earnings.com. For those unable to attend, these web sites will host an archive of the call.

A telephone playback will be available beginning at 11 a.m. PDT on April 25 through 9 p.m. PDT on April 29, 2008. The playback can be accessed by calling 800-642-1687 (or 706-645-9291 for international callers) and providing Conference ID 43635399.

Ceradyne develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel and commercial applications. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.ceradyne.com.

Contact:

Ceradyne, Inc.
Jerrold J. Pellizzon, Chief Financial Officer
714-549-0421, x8262
or
Silverman Heller Associates
Phil Bourdillon/Gene Heller
310-208-2550

Source: Ceradyne, Inc.

buhg1b

04/03/08 11:43 AM

Post #7

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 11:16 AM PDT
Ceradyne gets $41.1M Army order for ceramic inserts
Los Angeles Business from bizjournals

On Tuesday, Ceradyne Inc. received a $41.1 million order for ceramic body armor inserts from the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.

The Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts will be delivered starting in June and running through September.

"We are pleased with this recent side plate delivery order which continues to provide future shipment visibility. Based on non-binding discussions with the Army, we believe there will be further delivery orders in the second quarter," David P. Reed, Ceradyne's president of North American operations, said in a statement.

Costa Mesa's Ceradyne develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel and commercial applications.

buhg1b

03/31/08 2:42 PM

Post #6

Friday March 28, 3:14 pm ET
Ceradyne Director Milton L. Lohr Exercises Options for 3,900 Shares

NEW YORK (AP) -- A director at Ceradyne Inc., which makes ceramic parts and products for defense applications, exercised options for 3,900 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Thursday.

In a Form 4 filed with the SEC, Milton L. Lohr reported he exercised options for the shares Tuesday for $3.22 apiece and then sold the same number of them the same day for $31.02 to $31.12 apiece.

Insiders file Form 4s with the SEC to report transactions in their companies' shares. Open market purchases and sales must be reported within two business days of the transaction.

Ceradyne is based in Costa Mesa, Calif.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080328/ceradyne_insider_transactions.html?.v=1

buhg1b

03/25/08 2:14 PM

Post #5

Amendment or Waiver to Code of Ethics

Item 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics. On March 18, 2008, the Board of Directors of Ceradyne, Inc. (the "Company") approved an amendment and restatement of the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code"). The amended Code became effective on March 18, 2008. Among other things, the amended Code:

• Provides additional detail with respect to the obligations and responsibilities of the Company's employees under the Code, including, among other things, conflicts of interests, insider trading in securities, and the accuracy and integrity of books and records of the Company;

• Establishes additional obligations and responsibilities with respect to, among other things, compliance with governmental laws of countries in which the Company conducts business, as well as compliance with provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, food and drug laws, antitrust laws, and environmental laws;

• Prohibits or restricts political contributions in federal, state and local elections in the United States, and in other countries;

• Establishes special ethical obligations of the Chief Financial Officer and all members of the Company's Finance Department; and

• Provides grounds for disciplinary action, including, among others, authorization or participation in actions that violate the Code, and failure to report a violation of the Code.

A copy of the Code, as amended and restated, is filed as Exhibit 14.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

WWW.SEC.GOV

buhg1b

03/19/08 11:10 AM

Post #4

Re: #3: @KQforever - Always been a supporter of Ceradyne myself.

Nice webpage.

Agree 100%. Ceradyne is in a good position.

KQforever

03/18/08 11:01 PM

Post #3

Always been a supporter of Ceradyne myself. I think they're diversifying nicely. My investment group wrote a recommendation for them lately that might be of interest to longs:

http://investingpennies.com/investment-notes-update-articles/crdn-ceradyne-inc.html

At these rates, we think there's little doubt that Ceradyne will recover. Thanks for starting up the board =)

buhg1b

03/11/08 10:21 AM

Post #2

Press Release

Source: Ceradyne, Inc.

Ceradyne, Inc. to Present at Citi Small and Mid-Cap Conference
Monday March 10, 4:00 pm ET

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceradyne, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRDN - News) Chief Executive Officer Joel P. Moskowitz is scheduled to present at the Citi Small and Mid-Cap Conference scheduled for March 17-19, 2008 at the Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Mr. Moskowitz’s presentation will address the Company’s proprietary advanced technical ceramics technology, business fundamentals, market expansion and revenue diversification strategies, and outlook for 2008. This presentation will webcast live beginning at 3:45 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, March 19, on Ceradyne’s website at www.ceradyne.com in the Investor Relations section. The presentation will also be archived on the website.

Ceradyne develops, manufactures, and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel, and commercial applications. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.ceradyne.com.

Except for the historical information contained therein, the presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Ceradyne that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “future,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

Ceradyne, Inc.
Joel P. Moskowitz
Chief Executive Officer
714-549-0421 ext. 8261
or
Silverman Heller Associates
Phil Bourdillon/Gene Heller
310-208-2550

Source: Ceradyne, Inc.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080310/20080310006349.html?.v=1

buhg1b

03/09/08 9:41 PM

Post #1

This is the new Ceradyne message board. Feel free to post questions or comments relating to Ceradyne and related industry developments and/or current affairs.

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Recent news: "Ceradyne Inc.'s board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to $100 million of Ceradyne common stock, the company said Tuesday. The program, which includes the repurchase of stock in open market transactions or in privately negotiated deals, does not include specific price targets or timetables. Shares will be purchased with cash on hand and excess free cash flow, according to a release. Costa Mesa-based Ceradyne (NASDAQ: CRDN) develops, manufactures and markets ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel and commercial applications." Tuesday, March 4, 2008 http://losangeles.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2008/03/03/daily12.html?ana=yfcpc Stock price history:

3169 Red Hill Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-549-0421 Fax: 714-549-5787 www.ceradyne.com Sector: Industrial Goods Industry: Industrial Equipment & Components Full Time Employees: 2,511

Ceradyne, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of technical ceramic products, powders, and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel, and commercial applications in the United States. It offers lightweight ceramic armor for soldiers and other military applications; ceramic industrial components for erosion and corrosion resistant applications; and ceramic powders, including boron carbide, boron nitride, titanium diboride, calcium hexaboride, and zirconium diboride, which are used in manufacturing armor and a range of industrial products. The company also provides BORONEIGE boron nitride powder for cosmetic products; evaporation boats for metallization of materials for food packaging and other products; ceramic diesel engine components; functional and frictional coatings primarily for automotive applications; translucent ceramic orthodontic brackets; ceramic impregnated dispenser cathodes for microwave tubes, lasers, and cathode ray tubes; ceramic crucibles for melting silicon in the photovoltaic solar cell manufacturing process; ceramic missile radomes for the defense industry; and fused silica powders for industrial applications and ceramic crucibles. In addition, Ceradyne's product portfolio includes structural and nonstructural neutron absorbing materials; nuclear chemistry products for use in pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors; boron dopant chemicals for semiconductor silicon manufacturing and for ion implanting of silicon wafers. It serves the U.S. government; prime government contractors; and industrial, automotive, diesel, and commercial manufacturers. The company was founded in 1967 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Management: Mr. Joel P. Moskowitz, 68 Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres

Mr. Jerrold J. Pellizzon, 54 Chief Admin. Officer, CFO Mr. David P. Reed, 53 VP, Assistant Corp. Sec. and Pres of NA Operations Mr. Michael A. Kraft, 45 VP of Nuclear and Semiconductor Bus. Mr. Kenneth R. Morris, 54 VP of Operations Ownership: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/mh?s=CRDN Estimated Market Cap 868,000,000 as of Mar 25, 2008 Outstanding Shares 27,326,680 as of Feb 21, 2008 Number of Share Holders of Record 330 as of Feb 26, 2008 Ceradyne Thermo Materials specializes in the manufacture of fused silica ceramic components for a worldwide industrial market where high temperature, thermal shock resistance, and low thermal expansion are required. Thermo Materials also produces missile radomes and large shapes (~100 lbs) to precision tolerances. Industry news: "Ceramic Industry" is a periodical published monthly. The magazine frequently publishes short news articles regarding Ceradyne on the first page of the "In The News" section. www.ceramicindustry.com "Ceradyne Enjoys Opportunities Beyond Military Markets" appears on Page 8 of the March 2008 edition. Silicon nitride model: