National Atlantic Holdings, (NAHC), said that the effect of these losses amounted to 27 cents a share, the company added.The company missed analysts’ estimates for earnings of 31 cents a share. Revenues for Q4 dropped 23.2%, to $44.6 million from the prior year''s $58.1 million, as written premiums fell.

Methode Electronics Inc, (METH), manufacturer of electronic component and subsystem devices, reported Q3 net income of 8 cents a share, considerably down from 13 cents in the year-ago period. Analysts views were for earnngs of 8 cents a share, in line with results. The company''s cost of products sold advanced to 81.6% of net sales in Q3 from previous year’s 77.8%.

Claire''s Stores Inc, (CLE), jewelry retailer, reported that Q4 net income gained 16.7% to 69 cents a share, as net sales advanced 5% to $414.7 million and same-store sales advanced 6% in Q4. The company topped analyst estimate by a penny. The company added that sales received a boost from its first stores in Spain, Holland and Belgium, which were opened during the last year, and added it intends to enter at least one other new country in the next 12 months.

EGL Inc, (EAGL), logistics firm, reported that Q4 net income jumped 48% to 47 cents a share on 9.6% revenue growth. Q4 included a number of charges and gains, including an overcharge penalty, a charge on a U.K. warehouse fire, and tax benefits.

Stage Stores Inc, (STGS), clothing retailer, reported Q4 net income rose 5.9% to 68 cents a share. Sales advanced 7.6% to $418.6 million. The company met analyst estimate for earnings of 68 cents a share. The company added that same-store sales advanced 5.6%, as same-store sales in Louisiana and Mississippi were particularly strong as customers hit by hurricanes Katrina and Rita replaced their lost belongings.

Hansen Natural Corp, (HANS), soft drink maker, reported that Q4 net income more than doubled to 75 cents a share, from owing to a substantial rise in the sale of Monster Energy drinks. The company''s net sales for Q4 increased 94.7% to $98 million.

PanAmSat Holding Corp., (PA), satellite operator, reported Q4 earnings of 40 cents a share, up from 26 cents a share in the year-ago period. The results included a $6.9 million gain on an interest rate swap agreement. The company beat analysts’ expectations for earnings of 18 cents a share. Revenue increased 10% to $229.2 million from last year''s $207.7 million.

Casella Waste Systems Inc, (CWST), solid waste hauler, reported Q3 net income of 2 cents a share, up a cent from 2 cents a share in the year-ago period. Revenue dropped 11%. The company beat analysts’ forecasts for earnings of 1 cent a share.