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The Carphone Warehouse Ltd.
 PROFILE
At The Carphone Warehouse, "upward mobility" means calling someone while driving uphill. The company runs more than 1,000 stores throughout Europe, selling mobile phones and services from major manufacturers and service providers. Carphone Warehouse also operates its own wireless-accessible Internet portal, Mviva, which offers news, online shopping, and other services through a partnership with AOL Europe. The firm, rapidly growing through acquisitions, operates stores under the Carphone Warehouse banner in the UK and The Phone House in other regions. Founder and CEO Charles Dunstone owns about 38% of the company; COO David Ross owns 26%.

 COMPETITION
France Telecom (FTE)
Virgin Group Ltd. (dossier)
Vodafone Group PLC (VOD)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,110.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 117.8%
Employees: 3,756
Revenue per employee: $295,686.90

 KEY PEOPLE
• Charles Dunstone
    CEO
• Roger Taylor
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
North Acton Business Park, Wales Farm Rd.
London W3 6RS, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20-8896-5000
Fax: 44-20-8896-5005
Online: Web Site

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