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FairPoint Communications, Inc. |
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PROFILE |
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FairPoint Communications has two lines on phone service. Founded in 1991 as MJD Communications by New York attorney Daniel Bergstein and executives Meyer Haberman and Eugene Johnson, the company has acquired 28 rural local-exchange carriers since 1993, which operate in 17 states in the US. In 1998 FairPoint launched its own competitive service provider, FairPoint Communications Solutions, which is undergoing consolidation of its operations. The firm provides integrated data, Internet, and voice packages to small and midsized businesses in its targeted cities. All told, FairPoint has more than 351,000 access lines in 22 states. Investment firms Thomas H. Lee and Kelso own 43% and 36% stakes, respectively.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 246.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 66.9%
Employees: 1,415
Revenue per employee: $174,063.60
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Jack H. Thomas
CEO
Walter E. Leach
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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521 E. Morehead St., Ste. 250
Charlotte, NC 28202
US
Phone: 704-344-8150
Fax: 704-344-8121
Online: Web Site
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