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The Holmes Group, Inc.
 PROFILE
The Holmes Group makes what it takes to condition the air, open canned goods, and slow-cook meals. The company (formerly Holmes Products) makes Bionaire, Holmes, Family Care, Pollenex, and other brands of air purifiers, fans, filters, heaters, and humidifiers. It also offers Rival kitchen appliances, including can openers and Crock-Pots. Holmes' other products include shower heads and massagers, and it distributes decorative lighting products. It has plants in the US and China and sells its goods in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target ring up nearly half of Holmes' sales. Investment firm Berkshire Partners owns 74% of Holmes, and founder and CEO Jordan Kahn owns 12%.

 COMPETITION
Honeywell International Inc. (HON)
NACCO Industries, Inc. (NC)
Sunbeam Corporation (dossier)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 513.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 1.3%
Employees: 7,500
Revenue per employee: $68,426.67

 KEY PEOPLE
• Jordan A. Kahn
    CEO
• Ira B. Morgenstern
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
One Holmes Way
Milford, MA 01757
US
Phone: 508-634-8050
Fax: 508-634-1211
Online: Web Site

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