http://www.franklin.com/pressroom/en-usThu, 16 Oct 2008 03:24:16 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 03:24:16 GMTwebmaster@www.franklin.comPress Releaseshttp://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/1072008.pdfFranklin’s SpellEvent for China To Be Sponsored on the Web by 100e - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY BEIJING, CHINA – September 22, 2008 - Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in handheld electronic spelling and dictionary products, and Beijing 100e Science and Technology Ltd, the largest online English learning platform in China, today jointly announced that the preliminary rounds of Franklin’s SpellEvent, the first and only worldwide English spelling competition for young English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, will be held in China in 2009, with an internet round to be sponsored by Beijing 100e.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/872008.pdfAdobe Renews Long Standing License for Franklin’s Spelling, Hyphenation, and Thesaurus Technology - BURLINGTON, New Jersey – August 6, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), through its Proximity Technology Division, today announced that Adobe Systems, Inc., the leading provider of graphic design and publishing software worldwide, has extended the term of its long standing license for four years beginning October 1, 2008 for Proximity’s spelling error detection and correction, hyphenation, and thesaurus software .http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/872008.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY & LUND, SWEDEN – August 7, 2008 – Proximity Technology, a division of Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), and C Technologies AB today announced a licensing agreement to provide word translation functionality for the new C Dictionary and C-Pen 20 personal scanner from C Technologies, a subsidiary of Anoto Group AB.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/492008.pdfInventor of Electronic Speller Teams Up with the World Recognized Global Association for English Language Teaching Professionals to Bring the Excitement of Competition and Educational Prizes to Youngsters Learning English Around the World - Burlington, NJ and Alexandria, VA, USA, April 9, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), inventor of the Spelling Ace® spell corrector and the worldwide leader in electronic spelling, dictionary, and language learning products, and TESOL announced today the first annual English as a Foreign/Additional Language Spelling Tournament for students fifteen years old and under who are learning English in selected countries outside of the United States. Next spring preliminary rounds in up to eight initial participating countries will be conducted to determine the participants for the final round of the Tournament scheduled to be held in August 2009 in New York City. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/432008.pdf - Burlington, New Jersey – April 3, 2008 – The New York Times and Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) have inked an agreement to launch a New York Times branded Electronic Handheld PageMark™ Dictionary. The NYT-540MW is scheduled to be in stores this fall.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/2142008.pdf - BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY – February 12, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), a world leader in electronic handheld information, today reported an 89% increase in net income to $741,000 or $0.09 per share for the fiscal 2008 third quarter, from $393,000 or $0.05 per share in the same quarter last year. Sales decreased marginally to $17,044,000 compared to $17,179,000 in last year’s quarter. Gross margin contribution increased three percentage points to 50%, up from 47% in the year-ago quarter. The Company’s European business operations continued to contribute increased sales and profitability during the quarter, partially offsetting a reduction in both sales and profit in the Company’s North American business operation.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/182008.pdfNew Product Offers Clues and Solutions to Help Solve Crossword Puzzles and Build Vocabulary Skills - LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), the innovative developer of handheld electronic reference, language learning, and test preparation devices, is excited to introduce its new electronic handheld Merriam-Webster’s Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (CWP-570). Casual word puzzlers and crossword puzzle aficionados alike will appreciate the product’s many features that aid in solving crossword, anagram, and jumble puzzles. http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/182008.pdfNow the challenge and excitement of a spelling bee is available in the palm of your hand! - LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7, 2008 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP), the innovative developer of handheld electronic reference, language learning, and test preparation devices, is excited to introduce the new Speaking Spelling Bee handheld (SSB-210). Now serious spelling bee participants and students (ages 8 & up) can experience the challenge and excitement of a spelling bee in the palms of their hands!http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/972007.pdfElectronic Publishing Firm Accelerates Search for Acquisitions to Fuel Growth - BURLINGTON, New Jersey – September 6, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (AMEX:FEP) today announced that it has expanded the scope of its engagement with North Haven Partners, Inc. to help identify and consummate acquisitions to grow and expand its core businesses. Franklin has had an investment banking relationship with North Haven since July of 2006 that was previously focused on linguistic technology acquisitions for its Proximity Technology Division.http://www.franklin.com/estore/pressroom/news/arch/962007.pdf - BURLINGTON, New Jersey – September 4, 2007 – Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated (AMEX:FEP) today announced the election of Frank Musto as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Toshihide Hokari as Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer, to fill out its senior management team.