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Dramatic Downturn in Boating Industry Forcing Difficult Decisions

August 31, 2009

Analysis of:Mercury Marine in Wisconsin Rejects Labor Union's 2-Offer | www.jsonline.com

Continuing economic dificulties facing the boating industry is forcing the Brunswick corporation to make hard decision's relative to their production & assembly operations at their Mercury Marine facilities in Fond du Lac, WI.  Following the union's rejection of contract concessions requested by the company, Mercury Marine will immediately begin to shift the majority of operations from Fond du lac, WI to Stillwater, OK. Loss of some 2,000 jobs will would cause a ripple effect in WI business.      

Downturn in new car sales creating new opportunities for automotive repair & replacement companies. Companies like Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO) look to benefit!

March 30, 2009

Analysis of:Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Provides Business Update | www.globenewswire.com

In spite of the negative news often dominating the press and generated from the downturn in the global automotive industry, more people are turning to repairing their vehicles instead of buying new ones. This change in consumer focus from the new car showroom to repair shops and their own garage is resulting in a boost in sales for companies involved in this arena. This positive outlook and optimism comes at a welcome time for the aftermarket and auto repair segment looking for bright spots in their fiscal-year expectations. Companies like Monro-Muffler Brake, Inc., look to capitalize on the consumer's interest in reducing costs associated with owning and maintaining their automobiles and trucks. Many of these companies involved in this segment look to see expected gains in profitability due to costs related to declining oil and tire costs.           

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