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French Connection Group PLC
 PROFILE
French Connection wants to connect with kids -- perhaps that's why it's edgy. The youth-oriented apparel company's controversial ad campaign features the acronym for French Connection UK. (The brand originated in the UK.) Its lighthearted men's and women's fashions are complimented by accessories such as hats, backpacks, and fragrances. The company also owns design house Nicole Farhi and sells branded clothes in 75 French Connection and Nicole Farhi stores worldwide, including more than 20 in the US. Its goods are also in department stores. The company still gets most of its sales from the UK but is expanding rapidly in the US. Founder and CEO Steven Marks owns about 60% of French Connection.

 COMPETITION
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (HMB)
Marks and Spencer p.l.c. (MASPY)
NEXT plc (NXT)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: January
2001 Sales (mil.): 283.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 49.4%
Employees: 1,731
Revenue per employee: $163,547.08

 KEY PEOPLE
• Steven Marks
    CEO
• Roy Naismith
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
60 Great Portland St.
London W1N 5AJ, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20 -7200
Fax: 44-20 -7201
Online: Web Site

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