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hi/fn, inc.
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 PROFILE
How do you link compression with encryption? Use a hi/fn. Semiconductor developer hi/fn (pronounced "hyphen") designs and markets data compression and encryption processors and related software libraries. The company's compression products enhance the bandwidth of network equipment and expand the capacity of tape drive data backup systems. Its encryption processors enable network equipment vendors to add virtual private network (VPN) capabilities to their products. hi/fn, a spinoff of Stac Software (now Previo), outsources its manufacturing. Major customers include tape drive maker Quantum (36% of sales) and telecom equipment and software maker Lucent Technologies (35% of sales).

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: September
2000 Sales (mil.): 44.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 5.7%
Employees: 134
Revenue per employee: $334,328.36

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• Christopher G. Kenber
    CEO
• William R. Walker
    CFO

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750 University Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95302
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Phone: 408-399-3500
Fax: 408-399-3501
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