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NXT plc
 PROFILE
Is this the NXT wave for audio components? The company develops speaker systems (SurfaceSound) that employ a vibrating panel -- rather than a traditional diaphragm or cone -- to generate sound. The company licenses its patents to more than 200 manufacturers, including DaimlerChrysler, Hitachi, and Philips. NXT is developing SoundVu, transparent flat-panel speakers for integration into computer monitors and cell-phone video screens. The company also is developing speech-recognition devices through its 2020Speech joint venture with an agency of the UK Defence Ministry. NXT's Centralforce subsidiary makes audio systems, while its Mission subsidiary distributes them. About three-quarters of sales come from Europe.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: June
2000 Sales (mil.): 19.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (22.7)%
Employees: 179
Revenue per employee: $110,055.87

 KEY PEOPLE
• David Pearson
    CEO
• Peter Thoms
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
37 Ixworth Place
London SW3 3QH, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20-7343-5050
Fax: 44-20-7343-5051
Online: Web Site

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