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Gemplus hopes success is in the cards. The company is a leading provider of smart cards with build-in microchips for GSM-based mobile phones (nearly 75% of sales) used widely in Europe. Gemplus also makes identification and financial smart cards, electronic tags, traditional magnetic strip cards, card readers, smart card software and development tools, and related support services. Its cards offer prepaid phone, bank debit, and identification services; control and monitor access; speed health claims processing; and track customer loyalty for retailers. Texas Pacific Group owns 26% of Gemplus and Germany's Quandt family owns 20%.
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,134.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 46.6%
Employees: 7,870
Revenue per employee: $144,155.02
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Antonio M. Pérez
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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Aerogolf Center, 1 Hohenhof
2633 Senningerberg, Luxembourg
Phone: 352-2634-6100
Fax: 352-2634-6161
Online: Web Site
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