Guidant Corporation

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NEWS FROM THE WIRES Guidant wins European OK for newest radiotherapy Aug 23 2001 09:18 AM PDT Single stock futures make U.S. debut, in theory Aug 21 2001 03:52 PM PDT Bank Austria says Holocaust fund fully effective Aug 21 2001 09:27 AM PDT Angiotech stock climbs after distribution deal Aug 21 2001 09:26 AM PDT RESEARCH ALERT-DB, Merrill up Guidant on Cook agreement Aug 21 2001 09:00 AM PDT > More WIRE STORIES about this company  NEWS FROM THE STANDARD Tag, You're It! XML Supercharges the Net Nov 13 1998 12:00 AM PST  PROFILE What do Motley Crue and Guidant have in common? Both want to kick-start your heart with a jolt of electricity. Guidant, a global manufacturer of cardiovascular therapeutic devices and related products, is a leading maker of cardiac pacing devices (pacemakers and defibrillators), which account for about 47% of sales. The company's vascular products (about 48% of sales) are primarily used to open blocked arteries and keep them open. Guidant has been diversifying into related treatment areas, including less-invasive surgical devices, which reduce pain and speed recovery time. Guidant sells in the US (about 70% of sales) and nearly 100 other countries.  COMPETITION Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) C. R. Bard, Inc. (BCR) Medtronic, Inc. (MDT)		STOCK ANALYSIS  View by:  Day   Day   Month   Month   Year   Year  FURTHER ANALYSIS • Advanced Charting • Deals  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 2000 Sales (mil.): 2,548.70 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 8.3% Employees: 9,252 Revenue per employee: $275,475.57  KEY PEOPLE • Ronald W. Dollens     CEO • Keith E. Brauer     CFO  CONTACT INFO 111 Monument Circle, 29th Fl. Indianapolis, IN 46204 US Phone: 317-971-2000 Fax: 317-971-2040 Online: Web Site

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