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Johnston Press plc
 PROFILE
Johnston Press is always in the news. One of the UK's largest regional newspaper publishers, the company has a portfolio of about 200 newspapers (both subscription and free distribution) serving more than 150 markets from Scotland to Sussex. It has divested noncore operations such as bookbinding and wholesale stationery and is growing its newspaper operations through an aggressive acquisition strategy. In addition, the company is focusing on new media; it operates some 75 affiliated Web sites that include auctions, e-commerce capabilities, and classified ads. Former chairman Fred Johnston and other members of the founding family own 28% of the company.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 436.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 11.2%
Employees: 5,522
Revenue per employee: $78,975.01

 KEY PEOPLE
• Tim J. Bowdler
    CEO
• Marco L. A. Chiappelli
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
53 Manor Place
Edinburgh EH3 7EG, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-131-225-3361
Fax: 44-131-225-4580
Online: Web Site

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