Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN)

309 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305-2377 (Map)
Phone: 404-231-0011
Fax: 678-402-3560
http://www.aaronsinc.com

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Overview

For all those customers who desire a desk, seek a sofa, or lust for an LCD TV, Aaron's rents -- and sells -- all of the above and more. One of the leading furniture rental and rent-to-own companies in the US (behind industry leader Rent-A-Center), Aaron's purveys home furnishings, electronics, computers, and appliances through more than 1,860 eponymous stores in the US and Canada. Its Woodhaven Furniture (formerly MacTavish Furniture) Industries unit makes most of the firm's furniture and bedding at a dozen plants in the US. In addition, Aaron's leases tires, rims, and wheels through its RIMCO chain of more than 15 locations. Founded in 1955, the firm changed its name from Aaron Rents to Aaron's in 2009.

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Company Type Public (NYSE: AAN)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £1,213.2
1-Year Sales Growth 7.1%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £76.5
1-Year Net Income Growth 5.1%
2010 Employees 10,400
1-Year Employee Growth 4.0%
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Chairman R. Charles (Charlie) Loudermilk Sr.
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Interim President and CEO; Director Ronald W. (Ron) Allen
COO and Director William K. (Ken) Butler Jr.
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