NEWS FROM THE STANDARD |
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On the Job in South Central
Sep 12 2000 12:00 AM PDT
PROFILE |
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Candle is lighting up the world of networking and connectivity software. The company makes management and connectivity software -- called middleware -- that businesses use to support and run applications across computer networks. Candle, which crafted its reputation developing software and tools for IBM mainframe computers, continues to recast its lines around network computing and e-commerce applications. It sells its products to a variety of large corporations, including 60% of "FORTUNE" 500 companies. The company also offers software development and consulting services. Founder, chairman, and CEO Aubrey Chernick, whose self-taught programming skills made him a billionaire, owns Candle.
COMPETITION |
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BMC Software, Inc. (BMC)
Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA)
Compuware Corporation (CPWR)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 340.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (10.4)%
Employees: 1,757
Revenue per employee: $193,796.24
KEY PEOPLE |
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Aubrey Chernick
CEO
Gary Rolfes
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
US
Phone: 310-535-3600
Fax: 310-727-4287
Online: Web Site
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