Contact Information: For Methode Electronics, Inc. - Investor Contacts: Philip Kranz Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7240 pkranz@dresnerco.com Kristine Walczak Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7205 kwalczak@dresnerco.com For Dresner Corporate Services - Media Contacts: Jennifer Jameson Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7241 jjameson@dresnerco.com
Methode Electronics, Inc. Selects Dresner Corporate Services for Investor Relations
| Source: Dresner Corporate Services; Methode Electronics, Inc.
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 14, 2008) - Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE : MEI ), a global
designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical devices, has selected
Dresner Corporate Services, Inc., a strategic communications agency, to
provide investor relations counsel. Dresner will work closely with Methode
to raise awareness within the investment community of the Company and its
growth strategies.
Chicago, Ill.-based Methode is a leading developer of electro-mechanical,
electronic, power and subsystem solutions. Founded in 1946, the Company
has operations in nine countries, with 3,800-plus employees worldwide. In
fiscal year 2008, the Company reported $551 million in sales.
Donald W. Duda, president and chief executive officer of Methode, stated,
"Expanding our technologies and applications in the human machine
interface, sensors and power product areas will be crucial to supporting
our future growth. As Methode continues to diversify and develop new
technologies, it will be important that Wall Street understands our
strategy and progress. Dresner Corporate Services' messaging and investor
outreach activities are designed to reach the most appropriate investors
and to communicate effectively to current and potential investors. Dresner
has established an excellent track record, and our relationship with them
brings an extraordinary resource to our team."
"Methode has a history of success, and we look forward to communicating its
mission, values and philosophy to the market place while expanding
Methode's profile within the financial community," said Kristine Walczak,
senior vice president of Dresner Corporate Services. "We believe the
Company's key strengths, including a global manufacturing footprint with
worldwide capabilities in its business segments, coupled with innovative
solutions to meet its customers' needs and a long list of patented
technologies, provide an opportunity for investors. By expanding Methode's
visibility and communication with the financial community, we can help
enhance the Company's shareholder value."
About Methode Electronics, Inc.
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE : MEI ) is a global designer and manufacturer
of electro-mechanical devices with manufacturing, design and testing
facilities in the United States, Malta, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany,
Czech Republic, China and Singapore. We design, manufacture and market
devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, sensing and optical
technologies to control and convey signals through sensors,
interconnections and controls. Our business is managed on a segment basis,
with those segments being Automotive, Interconnect, Power Products and
Other. Our components are in the primary end markets of the automobile,
computer, information processing and networking equipment, voice and data
communication systems, consumer electronics, appliances, aerospace vehicles
and industrial equipment industries. Further information can be found on
Methode's Web site www.methode.com.
About Dresner Corporate Services
Dresner Corporate Services (DCS) is a strategic communications agency
specializing in public and investor relations. DCS is focused on
delivering tangible, measurable results leading to a superior
return-on-investment for its clients. More information is available at
www.dresnerco.biz.