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Doane Pet Care has no quibble with kibble. A leading maker of private-label dog and cat food both in North America and in Europe, the company makes dry and semi-moist foods, as well as soft treats and dog biscuits. Wal-Mart accounts for more than 40% of its sales; other customers include about 400 mass merchandisers, grocery and pet store chains, and farm and feed stores. Doane also makes products for other pet food companies. The highly leveraged company has expanded into Asia, Europe, and Latin America through several domestic and overseas acquisitions. Doane is owned by a number of investors and investment firms, including affiliates of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Credit Suisse First Boston (USA).
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 891.90
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 15.7%
Employees: 3,585
Revenue per employee: $248,786.61
KEY PEOPLE |
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Douglas J. Cahill
CEO
Philip K. Woodlief
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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210 Westwood Place South, Ste. 400
Brentwood, TN 37027
US
Phone: 615-373-7774
Fax: 615-309-1187
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