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Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Nasdaq: RLRN
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 PROFILE
Renaissance Learning (formerly Advantage Learning Systems) automates to educate. The company's educational software, designed for grades K-12, is used in about 55,000 schools in the US and Canada. Software offerings include its flagship product Accelerated Reader, as well as Accelerated Math, and Perfect Copy (for writing skills). The company generates more than 80% of its revenue through software sales; it has trained more than 300,000 educators in how to use its software. Husband and wife Judith and Terrance Paul (chairman and vice chairman, respectively) own 71% of Renaissance Learning, which they founded in 1986.

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 DEALS
Deal: Advantage Learning Buys ComputerActive
Date Announced: 12.30.99
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Educational software maker acquires software development firm.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 107.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 28.0%
Employees: 999
Revenue per employee: $107,107.11

 KEY PEOPLE
• Michael H. Baum
    CEO
• Steven A. Schmidt
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
2911 Peach St.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
US
Phone: 715-424-3636
Fax: 715-424-4242
Online: Web Site

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