Vitech America, Inc.

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NEWS FROM THE WIRES Nasdaq says halts trading of Vitech America Aug 17 2001 10:24 AM PDT Vitech files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Aug 17 2001 09:51 AM PDT > More WIRE STORIES about this company  PROFILE Vitech is high-tech in Brazil. Vitech America, through its Brazil-based subsidiary Microtec, is a leading maker and distributor of computer and networking products in Brazil. Products include PCs, peripherals, multimedia systems, software, and networking equipment. The company also finances computer purchases and provides networking and integration services. In 2001 Vitech filed a lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract against Gateway, which owns a minority stake in the company. CEO Georges St. Laurent III and his brother, president and COO William St. Laurent, own 6% and 13% of the company, respectively. Their father, a businessman who has helped bankroll his sons' ventures, owns about 35%.  COMPETITION Compaq Computer Corporation (CPQ) Gateway, Inc. (GTW) International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)		STOCK ANALYSIS  View by:  Day   Day   Month   Month   Year   Year  FURTHER ANALYSIS • Advanced Charting • Deals  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 2000 Sales (mil.): 115.80 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 15.3% Employees: 800 Revenue per employee: $144,750.00  KEY PEOPLE • Georges C. St. Laurent     CEO • Edward A. Kelly     CFO  CONTACT INFO 2190 NW 89th Place Miami, FL 33172 US Phone: 305-477-1161 Fax: 305-477-1379 Online: Web Site

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