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Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics (UEI) is a provider of wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems.

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Forbes selected companies with revenue between $5 million and $750 million and with a share price above $5.00. Rankings are based on earnings growth, sales growth and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five years, as well as comparing the stock performance of each company with that of its peers. Shares of last year's list members outpaced the Russell by 10 percentage points. The article may be accessed on Forbes' web site at www.forbes.com/200best.

About Universal Electronics Inc.

Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The company's broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All(R) brand name. UEI also delivers complete home control solutions in the professional custom installation market under the brand name Nevo(R). For additional information, please visit our website at www.uei.com.

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In a press release out on November 6, Opnext to Supply Microvision with Red Laser Diodes for Mobile Pico Projectors

FREMONT, Calif., Nov 06, 2009 -- Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules and components, today announced that the Company has begun shipping its red laser diodes to Microvision for its PicoP(R) laser projection technology.

About Opnext

Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with the industry's largest portfolio of 10G and higher next generation optical products and solutions. The Company's industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience in advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), (NASDAQ: UEIC) trading at $21.97 per share on trading volume of 75,434 shares.

In a press release out on November 6, Universal Electronics Appoints Carl Vogel to the Board of Directors

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov 06, 2009 -- Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), (NASDAQ: UEIC) announced the appointment of Carl Vogel, 52, to the Board of Directors of UEI. The addition of Vogel brings the company's total board count to seven. Vogel is a Class II director and will be up for election at the company's Annual Shareholders Meeting expected to take in place in June of 2010.

About Universal Electronics Inc.

Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The company's broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All(R) brand name. UEI also delivers complete home control solutions in the professional custom installation market under the brand name Nevo(R). For additional information, please visit our website atwww.uei.com.

GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GTCB) trading at $1.58 on a volume of 32,462 shares

In a press release out on November 6, GTC Biotherapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov 06, 2009 -- GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s ("GTC", NASDAQ: GTCB) total net loss for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009 was $5.1 million, or $0.48 per share, compared with $6.1 million, or $0.59 per share, in the third quarter of 2008. The total net loss for the first nine months of 2009 was $26.2 million, or $2.51 per share, compared to $16.5 million, or $1.71 per share, for the first nine months of 2008.

About GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc.

GTC Biotherapeutics develops, supplies and commercializes therapeutic proteins produced through transgenic animal technology. ATryn(R), GTC's recombinant human antithrombin, has been approved for use in the United States and Europe. ATryn(R) is the first and only product produced in transgenic animals to be approved for therapeutic use anywhere in the world. In addition to ATryn(R), GTC is developing a portfolio of recombinant human plasma proteins with known therapeutic properties. These proteins include recombinant forms of human coagulation factors VIIa and IX, which are being developed for the treatment of hemophilia. GTC is also developing a portfolio of follow-on biologic monoclonal antibodies and a CD20 antibody with enhanced ADCC (antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity). GTC's intellectual property includes a patent in the United States through 2021 for the production of any therapeutic protein in the milk of any transgenic mammal. GTC's transgenic production platform is particularly well suited to enabling cost effective development of proteins that are difficult to express in traditional recombinant production systems as well as proteins that are required in large volumes. Additional information is available on the GTC web site, http://www.gtc-bio.com.

TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq:TASR) trading at $4.37 on a volume of 530,823 shares

In a press release out on November 6, TASER Wireless eXtended Range Electronic Projectile (XREP) Successfully Deployed to Save Woman's Life

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov 6, 2009 -- TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq:TASR), a market leader in digital evidence solutions and electronic control devices (ECDs), announced that on November 4 the Waukesha Police Department in Wisconsin successfully deployed the TASER(R) eXtended Range Electronic Projectile (XREP(TM)) from a TASER(R) X12(TM) Less Lethal Shotgun (LLS) to subdue a suicidal woman.

About TASER International, Inc.

TASER International's products Protect Life and Protect Truth. TASER provides advanced Electronic Control Devices (ECDs) and innovative secured digital evidence collection and management solutions for use in the law enforcement, medical, military, corrections, professional security, and personal safety markets. TASER ECDs use proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens, or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force. The TASER(R) AXON(TM), a revolutionary on-officer tactical computer and video/audio recorder, combines with an integrated digital multi-media evidence storage and management platform -- EVIDENCE.COM -- to provide an end-to-end solution to capture, store securely, and analyze digital evidence and information in ways that enables tactical and strategic decision making by law enforcement, as well as for legal evidentiary use. For more information please call TASER International at (800) 978-2737 or visit our website at www.TASER.com.

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"We are excited to welcome Carl to the board and look forward to his partnership as we continue building UEI's presence as a provider of wireless control technology," said Paul Arling, UEI's Chairman and CEO. "Carl's extensive experience in the cable television, satellite, telecom and content sectors is a valuable asset as we execute on our strategy to win new customers globally and deepen our relationships with existing customers."

Vogel is a partner at SCP Worldwide, a sports, media and entertainment company that owns and operates a variety of high profile companies including the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues and Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake. Vogel is also a member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Shaw Communications and a member of the Board of Directors of Dish Network, as well as an advisor to the chairman and CEO. He was formerly the president, CEO and director of Charter Communications.

Universal Electronics (UEI) is a provider of wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems.

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