ESC Medical Systems Ltd.

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NEWS FROM THE WIRES ESC Medical posts second-qtr profit before charges Aug 15 2001 09:35 AM PDT Boston Scientific, Israeli ESC sign distribution deal Jul 18 2001 08:35 AM PDT > More WIRE STORIES about this company  PROFILE ESC Medical Systems sheds new light on skin problems. The company makes medical devices that use intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser technology for use primarily in the cosmetic surgery market. The company's proprietary IPL technology converts the light source into thermal energy; products include VascuLight, for vascular and pigmented lesions, and EpiLight, for hair removal. ESC also offers products for skin rejuvenation and removal of wrinkles, as well as treatment for acne. The company bought the medical products division of Coherent, a producer of lasers and precision optics which owns over 15% of ESC; this purchase added significantly to its product portfolio.  COMPETITION Candela Corporation (CLZR) IRIDEX Corporation (IRIX) Laserscope (LSCP)		STOCK ANALYSIS  View by:  Day   Day   Month   Month   Year   Year  FURTHER ANALYSIS • Advanced Charting • Deals  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 2000 Sales (mil.): 161.60 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 13.6% Employees: 765 Revenue per employee: $211,241.83  KEY PEOPLE • Yacha Sutton     CEO • Sagi Genger     CFO  CONTACT INFO Yokneam Industrial Park Yokneam, Israel Phone: 972-4-959-9000 Fax: 972-4-959-9050 Online: Web Site

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