JLM Couture designs, makes and distributes bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. The company offers nine different collections from various designers including Alvina Valenta, Hayley Paige, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, and Tara Keely. JLM Couture’s products are distributed through around 800 retail … Continue reading
Schuff International was one of the first companies I wrote about when I started this blog way back in January, 2012. Since then Schuff stock is up a bit over 10% but not without a lot of volatility along the … Continue reading
Bonal International is a tiny Michigan-based manufacturing company that dominates its niche. Bonal creates products that use”Meta-Lax Vibration Stress Relief Technology” to reduce internal stresses and extend the life of metal components. According to Bonal’s website, the vibration treatment provides … Continue reading
Alerus Financial has provided banking services to North Dakota residents since 1879 as the second bank chartered in the Dakota Territory. In 2000, Alerus began expanding beyond traditional banking into wealth management, retirement planning and mortgage origination. Today, over 60% … Continue reading
The Marketing Alliance is a tiny company with an outstanding record of capital allocation and value creation. From fiscal 2002 to fiscal 2012, the company achieved a laundry list of feats: Grew sales by 5% annually. Grew operating income by … Continue reading
AutoInfo has announced a sale to Comvest Partners at a price of $1.05 per share. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the end of June. While I applaud the decision to sell, I am extremely disappointed … Continue reading