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Amscan Inc. caters to the party animal in all of us. The company produces about 350 specially designed ensembles of party accessories and novelties, including tableware, balloons, invitations, party favors, and thank-you cards. The company's products are sold to more than 25,000 retail outlets worldwide, primarily through party goods superstores (45% of sales), mass merchandisers, and other distributors. Its biggest customer, Party City, accounts for more than 10% of sales. Amscan buys about 40% of its products from other manufacturers. It has production and distribution facilities in Australia, Europe, and North America. Goldman Sachs indirectly owns about 73% of the company.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 326.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 6.5%
Employees: 1,600
Revenue per employee: $203,750.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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Gerald C. Rittenberg
CEO
James M. Harrison
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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80 Grasslands Rd.
Elmsford, NY 10523
US
Phone: 914-345-2020
Fax: 914-345-3884
Online: Web Site
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