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Home > Company Index > Media > Motion Picture & Video Production & Distribution > Highlight Communications AG

Highlight Communications AG
 PROFILE
Highlight Communications targets movie lovers wherever they may be -- in a theater, in a video store, or in front of the TV. The company generates more than 60% of sales through its film division, which markets movie licensing rights (for such Hollywood hits as "Scary Movie 2, Bounce," and "U-571") to theater operators, as well as TV stations. It also sells videos and DVDs to third-party retail chains and owns the Joe's Multimedia retail network. In addition, Highlight Communications handles the TV, sponsorship, and merchandising rights for the UEFA Champions League (European football) through its 80% stake in Team Holding. The company, which generates about 85% of its sales in Switzerland, also operates a new media unit.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 64.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 155.9%
Employees: 272
Revenue per employee: $237,867.65

 KEY PEOPLE
• Bernhard Burgener
    CEO
• Ingo Mantzke
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Schindellegistrasse 3
CH-8808 Pfäffikon, Switzerland
Phone: 41-55 - 18
Fax: 41-55 - 10
Online: Web Site

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