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Radica Games (RADA)
An SI Board Since September 1996
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Emcee:  Gary105 Type:  Unmoderated
Started By: Gary J. Goetz
Date: Sep 6 1996 4:29PM ET

Radica Games Limited is a Bermuda incorporated, Hong Kong-based toy
company. They design, develop, manufacture and distribute a variety of electronic
hand held games. The company's manufacturing facility is in southern China.
They distribute their products in the US through a subsidiary, Radica
USA. Radica's products are sold in over 30 countries, with the United States
accounting for over 80% of net sales in fiscal 1997. See Radica's on line
catalog for current products.
radicagames.com

Much of Radica's profits are derived from their own games (e.g. Bass
Fishin' and new virtual reality games). Radica also designs and
manufactures electronic games for Hasbro including electronic versions of
popular board games.
Top five distributors of Radica's products in 1997.
1. Wal-Mart (USA) 20.9%
2. Target (USA) 10.9%
3. Estona Incorporated (Japan) 9.4%
4. Kohl's (USA) 4.3%
5. Toys 'R' Us (worldwide) 3.4%

Girl Tech.
In April 1998 Radica purchased the assets and business of KidActive, LLC,
Girl Tech(TM), Girl Tech's line of personal electronic products for girls will
be introduced sometime in 1999, products will be resourced through Radica's factory in
China. Radica entered into an employment agreement with Girl Tech founder
and majority owner, Janese Swanson. Dr. Swanson has over 15 years experience
in children's products and education.
girltech.com

Sharegate, Inc.
Radica holds a 34.6% interest in Sharegate, Inc. Sharegate, Inc., a
private company incorporated in Nevada, which is engaged in research and
development of telecommunication equipment. This company is in the early
stages of its product development cycle.

Taxes:
Radica's corporate structure enjoys a low tax rate.
Less than 5% for the next three years and a maximum of 10% in 5 years.

Corporate:
Patrick S. Feely - President & CEO (LA California)
David C.W. Howell - President of Asia Operations and CFO (Hong Kong)
(posts on this thread as David)
Investor relations- Vivian Merrill 626)744-1150(Pasadena California)

As of April 12, 1999, Robert E. Davids stepped down as CEO. He is now
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board, Vice Chairman of the
Board and a Director of the Board.

Edgar database for quarterly and annual reports.
sec.gov
Radica's web site
radicagames.com
Profile of Radica (from Yahoo):
biz.yahoo.com

Thread started on Sept 6, 1996 by Gary Goetz. Header updated June, 1999.
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7111Mattel to Acquire Radica Wednesday July 26, 6:00 am ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif., JulSkywatcher-7/26/2006
7110my RADA shares are really hoppin here...kinda like the old dayzSkywatcher-5/8/2006
7109I only have 500, but I'm happy with what is happening Yahoo! My Yahoo! MSkywatcher-4/3/2006
7108Dividend is good no doutb...they are a good company with good management...not bSkywatcher-3/2/2006
7107Radica Games Limited Reports 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Monday FeSkywatcher-2/13/2006
7106radicagames.com wierd, but they seem to be on top of this.... This might be the Skywatcher-2/9/2006
7105That's one of the reasons I'm buying. Anytime a company begins to pay aHank-10/7/2005
7104a dividend can't hurtSkywatcher-10/7/2005
7103It's been a while but I'm buying RADA here.Hank-10/7/2005
7102Radica Games Limited Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Thursday October 6, 6:00 Skywatcher-10/6/2005
7101Radica(R) Takes Top Tech Toy Honors at Inaugural Ultimate Toy Awards Show TuesdaSkywatcher-12/7/2004
7100Anyone still here who believes RADA is a buy at current price and has an opinionPaul Senior-11/17/2004
7099Somebody knows something we don't. I think I'll hold till fall as the srogermci®-3/3/2004
7098making me sick...sold all in the high 6's OUCH and now my old favorite TISA.Skywatcher-3/3/2004
7097Still holding a few shares, but I'll take a little off the table now on todaPaul Senior-3/3/2004
7096moving well today...without me...bailed at 7 a while ago CCSkywatcher-7/11/2003
7095This up-cycle is still intact. Ho hum, another new high on some decent volume. rogermci®-7/11/2003
7094Thanks Gary....deflation won't be good for them....taking them private.....wSkywatcher-5/20/2003
7093Imo most gaps are eventually filled. Some stocks sell for less than cash at bottGary105-5/19/2003
7092with $1.78 in cash per share....you really think that gap will be filled?...I doSkywatcher-5/12/2003
7091During recent runup, RADA filled gaps on the upside created a while ago. In theGary105-5/11/2003
7090tree farming?Scoobah-5/9/2003
7089Shoulda woulda coulda. Just like tree farming. A pro trader would be long now rogermci®-5/9/2003
7088gift? maybe, I am dissapointed I didnt get a chance to short it on a continued rScoobah-5/9/2003
7087Adding hand over fist under 7 to my position. Beat estimate and I'm told throgermci®-5/9/2003
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