CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Dec 16, 2011) - [ Cobra Electronics Corporation ] (NASDAQ: [ COBR ]), a leading designer and marketer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics, today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Bazet will preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell ceremony on Monday, December 19th. Mr. Bazet will be joined by Chief Financial Officer Robert J. Ben, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Sally Washlow, and other company executives and representatives.

NASDAQ Event Details are as follows:

When:
Monday, December 19, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET

Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

Webcast:
A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at:
[ http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx ]

In the 50 years since its founding in 1961, Chicago-based Cobra Electronics has grown to become a leading global provider of communication, navigation, mobile and consumer electronics products with operations around the world. Over the past 18 months, Cobra has successfully expanded into new vertical and global markets with the introduction of some of the industry's most innovative new products, while continuing to grow its leadership position and customer base in its traditional markets.

About Cobra Electronics:
Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at [ www.cobra.com ].
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