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MLHR: Another EPS Shortfall, Still Recommending Long KNL/Short MLHR

March 17th, 2011

Approximately 3-months ago we introduced a pair trade – Long KNL/Short MLHR.  Thus far the trade has returned approximately 15% compared to a 2% gain for the S&P 500.  In our original report, we established the following thesis for our long...

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KNL: Strong 4Q10 Results, Backlog Growth Validate Our Pair Trade Thesis – Long KNL/Short MLHR

February 4th, 2011

Approximately 6-weeks ago we introduced a pair trade – Long KNL/Short MLHR.  In our report, we established the following thesis for our long KNL/short MLHR pair trade: Order trends have improved materially for...

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Closing Out MLHR Short Idea with 15.6% Loss, Introducing Long KNL/Short MLHR Pair Trade - This Is Knoll's Generation

December 15th, 2010

Approximately 9-months ago we introduced MLHR as a short idea.  Many elements of our short thesis have come to fruition: up until recently the recovery in orders for the company and other leading office...

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MLHR Misses (Again), Even With Acceleration in Order Activity Consensus For FY11 Needs to Come Down

June 23rd, 2010

MLHR reported 4Q10 earnings after the close.  You can read the full release here.  Overall, the company's revenue and earnings results fell well short of consensus and PAA Research's even more cautious estimates....

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MLHR: The Theme In the Office Furniture Market Appears to be Stagnation More than Acceleration

June 10th, 2010

Approximately three months ago, we introduced MLHR as a short idea.  At that time we thought shares were poised to witness downside following a 25% run up in the stock. even though sell through trends in the office furniture...

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