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Guitar Center, Inc.
Nasdaq: GTRC
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Guitar Center reports Q2 profit 18 cents
Jul 31 2001 01:40 PM PDT

Guitar Center files $100 mln shelf offering
Jul 17 2001 05:34 AM PDT

Guitar Center files $100 mln shelf offering
Jul 17 2001 05:34 AM PDT

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 PROFILE
What AutoZone is to the garage, Guitar Center is to the garage band. The nation's #1 retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, and pro audio equipment offers products in about 90 superstores. Its products include Fender, Roland, Yamaha, and Sony brand names. Guitar Center stores also sell music-related computer hardware and software, as well as used instruments. It has expanded into catalog and Internet sales with its purchase of Musician's Friend. Its American Music Group division operates 12 stores that specialize in band instruments for sale and rent The original Hollywood store, founded in 1964, features the Rock Walk, a sidewalk tribute to music pioneers. Investment firm J.P. Morgan Partners owns 23%.

 COMPETITION
MARS Music, Inc. (dossier)
Sam Ash Music Corporation (dossier)

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 785.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 26.7%
Employees: 3,525
Revenue per employee: $222,893.62

 KEY PEOPLE
• Larry Thomas
    CEO
• Bruce Ross
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
5795 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
US
Phone: 818-735-8800
Fax: 818-735-8844
Online: Web Site

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